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Mcdowell Place Senior Center

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1845 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85006

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03194

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 27, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 17, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 10, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaks coming from the faucet handles at the mop sink, 2-comp sink, and 3-comp sink at time of inspection. Discussed routine maintenance with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice build-up around the condenser unit of the walk-in freezer at time of inspection. Discussed putting in a work order prior to the summer to address the issue with PIC. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Jul 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: ice dumping

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed brown gravy, swiss cheese, garbanzo beans, and feta cheese in walk-in refrigerator marked as prepped over 7 days prior to inspection date. Person in charge discarded of items and will have training with staff. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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).

Jan 17, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding hose at mop sink

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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No way to dry hands at hand sink at time of inspection. Person in charge supplied paper towels at sink during inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed hand sink slow to drain, causing pooling of wastewater in basin. Smell of sewage throughout kitchen. Sink compartment with garbage disposal not in use do to back up at garbage disposal. connecting sink drains properly. Person in charge to inform plumbing. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.

2024

Nov 5, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Employee cellphone was stored on top a shelf in the food preparation area. Storage of phones and other employee possessions was discussed with the person in charge. The phone was moved. Store phones and other employee possessions in a designated area where food, utensils, equipment, and single-use or single-service items cannot be contaminated. Personal belongings can contaminate food, food equipment, and food preparation surfaces and consequently must be stored in properly designated areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Mar 26, 2024Routine3 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.Inspection report emailed.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-181Signer: Tatum Evans,Award: A

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Steamer with permanent leak, causing excessive water to pool on kitchen prep areas. All equipment must be in good repair. Person in charge stated there are work orders placed and plans to replace equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Industrial can opener place holder with build up of excessive organic matter. All areas should be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge to assign cleaning to staff. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Walk-in freezer with a leak at fans, causing ice to form on exterior of packaged food on shelving and on freezer floor. All equipment should be in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 27, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 3 Core violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of can opener, paper towels, pest controlNo 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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Signer: Tatum Evans,Award: A

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

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. Observed cooling turkey roast (internal temperature of 100*F) tightly sealed on middle shelf with other food items (at 41*F) that completed the cooling process. Person in charge stated food was placed in unit within 1 hour prior to inspection. All cooling foods shall be loosely sealed, away from cold foods, on top shelf. Person in charge removed roast, opened seal, and placed in freezer for quick cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Walk-in freezer with a leak at fans, causing ice to form on exterior of packaged food on shelving and on freezer floor. All equipment should be in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →