Sonesta Suites Scottsdale

7300 E Gainey Suites Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Sonesta Suites Scottsdale has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Scottsdale restaurants, the typical score is 95; Sonesta Suites Scottsdale is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no current employee is a Certified Food Protection Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain and keep onsite for verification within 90 days - 2nd consecutive violation

2-102.12(A)

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at the time of the inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Feb 26, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the kitchen, observed the main dishwashing machine in use at 0 ppm chlorine after a fresh cycle. Chlorine sanitizer must be kept in the concentration as stated on the bottle (50-200 ppm) when in use. Container of sanitizer was empty. Container was replaced and machine was re-primed. Unit was testing at 50+ ppm and is ready to continue to be used

4-501.114(A-E)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, establishment has a quat based sanitizer set up at the 3 compartment sink and did not have a testing device for quat sanitizers. Testing devices for all sanitizers must be kept available at all times. Please obtain quat testing strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the bar, observed no paper towels or other hand drying provision at the only handwashing sink. All handwashing sinks must be supplied with paper towels or another approved hand drying provision at all times. Bartender replaced paper towels at time of inspection

6-301.12

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation

Inspector notes: At time of inspection establishment was par cooking chicken and steak and did not have any written procedures on how they par cook or storing par cooked items. Par cooking requires approval from the department and you must keep the approved, written par cooking procedures available for review upon request. Please provide written par cooking procedures to the department for review prior to re-inspection on Tuesday, 2/25/2025. This can be verified via email

3-401.14(F)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler on the speed rack, observed par-cooked chicken above par-cooked steak. Both par cooked items were then over raw bacon. All par cooked foods, if not cooked to the minimum cook temperature, must be treated as if they are still raw. Raw chicken must be below raw steak and bacon. PIC moved foods to proper locations on the speed rack

3-302.11(A3-8)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed a concentration of small flies under and around the dish machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the establishment should be free of insects

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold

4-602.11(E)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed portions of salmon thawing in the walk-in cooler still in their original packages. Chef had staff remove from packages at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that when thawing fish it should be removed from its original packaging

3-501.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonesta Suites Scottsdale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale.

How does Sonesta Suites Scottsdale compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Sonesta Suites Scottsdale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Sonesta Suites Scottsdale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale 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 Sonesta Suites Scottsdale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonesta Suites Scottsdale is inspected around five times per year on average.

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