Inspection Report

Business Name
Embassy Suites
Business Address
5001 N SCOTTSDALE RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85250
Permit Number
FD-42712
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/22/2026
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

Addl Notes: Observed floor drain outside the walk in refrigerator #3/below the two basin prep sink in the back prep area filled with clear water and not draining. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined that the two basin sink is not used regularly and that the water is from the condensate of the walk in refrigerator and swamp coolers. According to the PIC the floor drain is not draining completely due to damage in the drain pipe below the concrete floor. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. According to PIC drain pipe repairs cannot be finalized within 3 days. Please reroute drainage line for sink and walk-in/ swamp coolers to working drain with air gap temporarily prior to re-inspection (9/25/2026). Proof of temporary correction can be sent to inspector electronically. Full repair to damaged drain pipe will be required as a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Full repair time line. Additional follow up required after temporary reroute to ensure permanent repair is completed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed general cleaning frequency/ cleaning walls behind equipment.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.