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Archstone Care Center

B

1980 W Pecos Rd, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00982

Score based on 13 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

89
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 20, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 20, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 67 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 27, 2024 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 14, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2026 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 22, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Jun 22, 2026Routine1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: can opener cleaning procedures.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed live roaches inside mop sink area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have Licensed Pest Control services.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Mar 31, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures. Date marking procedures. Recommend: repairing dish pit FRP walls.Of note: work order to repair burnt out lights in storage room and main kitchen area.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee rub nose with left hand. Employee proceeded in making open food order of ice cream with contaminated hands. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to wash hands appropriately. Also observed employees working with open food and replace gloves. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). In between glove usage would require hand washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed can opener with black organic matter on blade. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee wash, rinse, and sanitize. ===Clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed inside three door Traulsen unit with large deep container of oatmeal cooling at internal temperature of 94*F-104*F. Cooling oatmeal at 84*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Calibrated thermometers. PIC confirmed internal temperatures. Per employee all tcs food listed was placed at 8:30am, time is after 11:45am. PIC discarded improperly cooling oatmeal and cream of wheat. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed inside main walk in unit with pork box and pickle container stored on floor. All food needs to be off the floor minimum 6 inches above floor. ====Protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2025

Dec 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Oct 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend replacing old dish racks that are easily cleanable. Discussed the Big 6 employee illnesses and symptoms, handwashing, date marking, clean up procedures from vomit, and sent the "new owner" packet with printable food safety signs.

Jul 29, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Three wet wiping cloths observed on prep tables in kitchen. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Apr 14, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Apr 9, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

Emailed link to clean up of vomit document, link to Employee Health and Hygiene Handbook, and Big 6 Employee Illness handout. Discussed cleaning of equipment and chemical spray bottle storage and labeling.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #652.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Sprayer arm at dish machine hanging below flood rim of sink. Repair so that it sits 1 inch above flood rim to prevent back siphonage back into the water line. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 4/14/25.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed removing the homestyle small chest freezer since it is not a commercial freezer. Freezer was located outside of the office in the kitchen.

Sep 27, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Raw hamburger meat stored on same pan as pre-cooked hot dogs. Employee separated products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Open packages of ready to eat turkey and ready to eat ham date marked 9-17-24. Items were discarded by person in charge. Date marking was discussed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Scrape sink at dish machine leaking underneath. Repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 18, 2024Routine2 priority3 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Multiple pats of butter stored in a box on the top shelf of a storage rack at the end of the make line area. Multiple cartons of whole and lowfat milk items 48-50F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the butter and milk items had been out at room temperature for about an hour and forty five minutes during meal service and discarded-see embargo form. Multiple containers/trays of portioned pudding items, gelatin, pumpkin pie, and prepped salads-62-65F on a speed rack in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the items had all been out at room temperature for about an hour and forty five minutes during meal service. PIC stated that the items would be cooled in the walk in cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket in the cook line area with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. 2nd Consecutive Violation Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

The spray nozzle is below flood rim and laying in the sink next to the dish machine. PIC adjusted spray nozzle to hang above flood rim An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

The wall in the mop sink area is in disrepair and has multiple missing tiles. There is also a missing pluming access cover above the mop sink. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.110

Inspector's notes

Employee personal bag stored directly on the stand mixer hanging from the front of the equipment. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Mar 20, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with Food Storage handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Rick Tompkins,Award: C

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.----No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the ware wash area. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.----Opened package of ham stored in a container with raw ground beef in the walk in cooler. PIC relocated the ham away from the ground beef. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals-----Quat sanitizer above 500 ppm in cloth bucket in the kitchen/prep area. PIC stated that the chemical has been dispensing excessively strong and adjusted the sanitizer to proper concentration. PIC stated that the chemical company has been called to correct the issue at the dispenser. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation----Two moist cloths stored on the prep table area next to the toaster and the prep table in front of the stove. PIC removed cloths. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 20, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the replacement of the floor that is expected to be installed in the near future. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Rick Tompkins,Award: A

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>> Observed the clean out cover in the wall of the mop closet to be missing. Please replace the cover to stop the entrance of gases and pathogens from the waste line, into the kitchen. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed >>> Observed the floor and wall juncture on one wall of the mop closet to have missing cove base and a rotting wall at the floor juncture, and also cove base in disrepair, creating a large gap (full of debris). Discussed replacing the cove base. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Sep 20, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Christine Medina,Award: A

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required-----Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage with excess water present. Manager stated that equipment would be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.110

Core-6-501.110, C: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers----Employee personal phone stored on prep table next open food items in the cook line area. PIC removed the employee phone. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →