Desert Cove Nursing Center
A1750 W Frye Rd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01082
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: anti rust cleaning or inside and outside main dish machine hood vent. Reminder: maintain dumpster lids closed. At outside mop sink station when not in use disconnect hose from mop sink faucet.
Mar 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: glove usage during food preparation. Of note: work order to repair outside mop sink avb. Reminder: all trash dumpsters need to have lids closed. Of note: Permit owner is listed as Life Care of America Inc. Any changes would result in new ownership.
2025
Nov 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a large hole at the corner of the wall going into the warewash area. The wall next to the storage room/back door has been patched, but is not smooth and easily cleanable. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Sep 10, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
Provided the PIC with date marking handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The nozzles at the coffee machine have excess soil residue present. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Cooked and/or opened packages of pork, franks, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and mushroom items all date marked for use within 8-10 days of original preparation, opened, or cooked date. *(All items were within the 7 day time frame.) PIC instructed the employee to properly date mark all items. TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Inspector's notes
The wall next to the storage room/back door and the wall next to the prep sink is in disrepair at the bottom of the wall over the coving area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jun 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB
Provided the PIC with cooling handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Cooked oatmeal-84-85F in the walk in cooler. Per employees, oatmeal began cooling two hours and thirty minutes to two hours and forty five minutes prior. PIC discarded the oatmeal-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The AVB on the left side of the dish machine is missing the cap. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSEUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a hole in the wall on the left side of the dish machine under the dish rack around the piping. The door frame in the ware wash area is rusted and not cleanable. Ensure that wall and door frame is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Nov 19, 2024Routine3 coreA
The PIC stated that the facility will be in the process of replacing the walk in cooler and freezer units in the upcoming weeks. The PIC stated that the facility is planning to rent outdoor freezer and refrigerator units during the replacement.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The left fan in the walk in freezer is not working. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
The AVB on the left side of the dish machine is missing the cap. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
There are two holes in the wall on the left of the dishmachine under the dish rack around the piping and under the spray nozzle mount areas. The door frame in the ware wash area is rusted and not cleanable. Ensure that wall and door frame 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
Sep 3, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Provided the PIC with Date Marking handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Opened package of franks, ham, portioned pudding items, and marinara sauce date marked for use within 8 to 9 days. All items were still within the 7 day time frame and the PIC corrected the use by dates. TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
May 14, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.Provided the PIC with cooling methods handout. Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Embargo Lbs: 5,Award: B,Signer: Todd Curless
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.----Mashed potatoes-49F and corn item-49F in the walk in cooler. PIC was unsure of why the food items were not at proper temp and discarded-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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.---Mixed vegetable item-68F cooling in covered container in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that item was placed into cooler within the last two hours to cool and uncovered the product. Ensure that food items are cooled in equipment that is arranged to facilitate heat transfer and is loosely covered and/or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment----The left fan in the freezer is not working and there is ice buildup around the fan area. Ensure that the equipment is repaired properly is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ---- There is a missing floor tile under the dish machine and broken floor tiles in the dish room. The wall behind the door leading to the storage room and walk ins is in disrepair and has a hole present where the door magnet is. Ensure that the floor and wall are properly repaired to a smooth and easily surface. 7th Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 31, 2024Routine1 coreA
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 the spray arm at the sink near the dish machine is at least 1" above the flood rim level. Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: LaRikki May
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ---- There are multiple missing floor tiles under the dish machine and several areas of missing grout between the floor tiles in the dish room. The wall under the two compartment sink and behind the Ansul system line in the prep area has multiple missing tiles and is not easily cleanable. Ensure that the floor and wall are properly repaired to a smooth and easily surface. 6th Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: Darlene Barkau,Award: A
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability >>> Observed missing floor tiles around the floor sink under the dish machine and some areas of missing grout in the dish pit. Pooling water and food debris observed in the void around the floor sink, due to the missing tiles. Discussed repairing/replacing the grout and tile to deter pests and pathogen growth. Smooth and easily cleanable surfaces will prevent soil/water pooling and eliminates voids which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. 5th Consecutive Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 16, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with date marking handout. Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Kyle Graves
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ---- There are multiple missing floor tiles under the dish machine and several areas of missing grout between the floor tiles in the dish room. Ensure that the floor is properly repaired to a smooth and easily surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
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 →