Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes

2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Safe, unadulterated and honestly presented” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed portions of fish thawing in manufacturer's sealed reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in a reach-in refrigerator. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a box of whole tomatoes with green and blue organic matter growth throughout the box. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**

3-101.11

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 boxes of strawberries with white fuzzy organic growth throughout. PIC stated that they had just received a new shipment of berries and were in the process of cycling out the old batch. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed lemon slicer and tomato slicer being stored/dried in designated storage areas meant for clean equipment, with dried food debris on the food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of food-contact surfaces with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket containing a solution of quat sanitizer at 500PPM. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels(150-400PPM) at time of inspection

7-204.11

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a commercial box of bell peppers with an accumulation of organic growth throughout. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed slow draining hand sink directly across from large conveyor-style high-temp dishwasher resulting from food particle collection within the sink basin. Discussed proper use of designated hand sinks with PIC, explaining that dumping food is prohibited in hand sinks. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked apple/cranberry pastry stuffing with a discard date of 7/3/2024. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed table-mounted can opener stored clean with visible food debris on the food contact surfaces. Per PIC, the can opener was last used the day prior to inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes?

Across the inspection record, “safe, unadulterated and honestly presented” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes.

How does Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes is inspected around four times per year on average.

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