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

Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes has been inspected eight times since 2024. Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes' latest score of 86 falls below the Tempe average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a cook plating a caprese salad (mozzarella, tomatoes, basil) with bare hands at the make line. Ready-to-eat foods must only be handled with gloved hands or a utensil such as tongs or deli paper. PIC voluntarily discarded salad during inspection and instructed cook to wash their hands and put on new gloves

3-301.11(B)

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed 2-door reach-in cooler across from the service window in the food prep area with a leak coming from the condenser unit, a large metal pan was being used to catch effluent on the top shelf. No food was being stored beneath the leak at time of inspection. PIC contacted maintenance to begin repairs during visit. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Aug 19, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep table adjacent to main cooking range operating at 54.6'F via min/max thermometer at time of inspection. Also observed walk-in cooler used to store restock items for the prep table operating at 45.6'F at time of inspection. Discussed routine maintenance with PIC. Engineer on-site began repairs at time of inspection. PIC relocated all TCS food products from these units into separate 2-door reach in cooler to facilitate proper cold-holding requirements. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 8/19/2025 to verify the correction

4-301.11

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

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

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 chemical spray bottle containing a blue liquid without any identifying labels on the spray bottle. Per PIC, the chemical spray bottle contains glass cleaner. PIC labeled the bottle at the time of inspection with the common name of the chemical. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical

7-102.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal pan stored in a prep table in the food prep area behind the main service window containing ROP salmon still in its packaging while in the thawing process. Also observed two sealed packages of ROP yellowfin tuna stored in a 2-door standing refrigerator next to the server station while in the thawing process. Discussed proper thawing procedures with PIC. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soda gun at the bar with an accumulation of organic matter on the nozzle. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. Soda nozzles must be cleaned at a frequency that precludes the accumulation of food debris, grease, and organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-602.11(E)

Jul 25, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed colander placed within designated hand sink at the downstairs bar. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep table on the cook line with an ambient internal temperature of 55-57'F

4-301.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0PPM quat in sanitizer bucket at the cook line. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

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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 eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two 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 86 out of 100, which is lower than 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 one violation 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 five times per year on average.

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