Desert Terrace Nursing Center
A2509 N 24th St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09148
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
Calibrated thermometer. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 21, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap/break in regards to spray nozzle by dish machine. A 2 inch nozzle should sit 4inches above the flood rim.
Inspector's notes
No CFPM present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
AVB on mop sink is leaking when in use. Both hot and cold Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Please maintain plumbing in good repair.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: replacing 3 ceiling tiles that are textured and water damaged. Replace missing cove base tiles inside mop sink sides walls and side entrance of kitchen. Anti-rust treatment to metal doors inside mainwalk in unit.Of note: Work order list: repair leakage from ceiling vents.
Jun 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 1" inch air gap rule for spray arm at dish pit area. Cleaning procedures for can opener. Recommend: replacing 3 ceiling tiles that are textured and water damaged. Replace missing grout inside main walk in unit floor. Replace missing cove base tiles inside mop sink sides walls and side entrance of kitchen. Anti-rust treatment to metal doors inside main walk in unit.
Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: repairing grout inside main walk in floor tiles; repaint exposed woodsides by entry way; replace missing cove base tiles by entry way and serving area; add missing dome grate to drain behind ice machine. Deep clean light covers.
2024
Oct 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: work orders to fix broken/missing/cracked tiles throughout the establishment. Repairing/sealing main walk in freezer door seal. Repairing wall corridors. Recommend: adding backflow preventers ASSE-1022/ASSE-1024 to juice machine water line and coffee machine water line.
May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: work orders to fix broken/missing/cracked tiles throughout the establishment. Repairing/sealing main walk in freezer door seal. Recommend: adding backflow preventers ASSE-1022/ASSE-1024 to juice machine water line and coffee machine water line. Replace missing cove base tiles inside the chemical room. Seal/caulk all along the right side metal wall to right of main oven hood. Re-seal mop sink. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Vanessa Ortiz
Feb 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: broken/missing/cracked tiles throughout the establishment. Repairing/sealing all exposed wood inside the kitchen and main walk in freezer door seal. Recommend: adding backflow preventers ASSE-1022/ASSE-1024 to juice machine water line and coffee machine water line. Replace missing cove base tiles inside the chemical room. Seal/caulk all along the right side metal wall to right of main oven hood. Re-seal mop sink. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Signer: Vanessa Ortiz,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Award: A
2023
Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.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: Vanessa Ortiz,Award: A
Sep 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified. 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-RequestForm-181.Signer: Vanessa O. ,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A
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 →