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Whitestone Senior Living

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5037 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-03493

Score based on 14 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 2, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 31, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2026

Apr 15, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: An audit of the food handler cards was conducted and all kitchen employees had their food handlers card. Emailed food manager certificate information.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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

Jan 13, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Discussed raising the drainpipes in the dish pit so there is a 1" air gap and reviewed handwashing with person in charge.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unopened raw wagyu beef stored above unopened bag of soup on the speed rack in the walk-in refrigerator. Notified person in charge and they relocated the wagyu beef below the soup. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Predefined Comment: 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.

2025

Oct 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the procedure for food service to the cottages.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

Emailed info for Food Manager Certification.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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

2024

Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed food manager certificates.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed foodborne illness.

Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of 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.Award: A,Signer: Derek Brugada

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of 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.Award: A,Signer: Derek Brugada

2023

Dec 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.The ice machine has stopped operating and is no longer in use. Please remove non-operational equipment from the kitchen. If installing a new ice machine, it must be commercial grade and drain into a floor sink. The drain line must be a rigid material such as PVC or PEX.FRP has been installed at the mop sink. Please extend the height of the FRP to be at least 12 inches above the faucet and caulk around the edges of the FRP.Establishment may only use the cottage kitchens to store shelf stable items and drinks. Food from the kitchen must be carted over to the cottages and immediately served. A sign should be placed onto the refrigerators that states "No TCS foods or drinks.” No hot holding, cold holding, prepping or warewashing is to be done in any of the cottage kitchens. If cottage kitchens will be used to store any TCS foods, applications to obtain permits must be submitted to the departments, and the kitchens must meet current code. 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.Award: A,Signer: Derek Brugada

Sep 13, 2023RoutinecleanA°

OC Reinspection conducted with Chaim Z. and maintenance manager Paul.Inspection report emailed to Chaim Z.Correct the following items prior to the next routine inspection:1) Provide a rigid drain line for the ice machine. Ensure drain line is separate from any other drain lines.2) Finish installing the ASSE 1022 backflow devices for the juice machine and ice machine. Observed backflows onsite. 3) Provide a bead of silicone to the back of the newly installed hand sink.4) Provide FRP behind the mop sink as discussed. Observed materials onsite. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request- Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Chaim Z.

Aug 31, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

OC Reinspection conducted with maintenance manager. Establishment was open and operating at the time of inspection. Inspection report emailed to Chaim Z.Establishment is currently working on the drain lines for the ware wash area but no items from the previous report have been corrected to date. ***Remove any TCS foods from the unpermitted cottage kitchens (milk, deli meats, cheese etc.). Establishment may only use the kitchens to store shelf stable items and drinks. Food from the kitchen must be carted over to the cottages and immediately served. Remove the current signage on the refrigerators and provide signage that states "No TCS foods or drinks." No hot holding, cold holding, prepping or warewashing is to be done in any of these cottage kitchens. If cottage kitchens will be used to store any TCS foods applications to obtain permits must be submitted to the departments, and the kitchens must meet current code.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Correct all items listed on the report by 9/13/23.Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. ***Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request- Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Chaim Z.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-204.11

Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. 1) Provide an NSF approved hand sinks with splash guards on the other side of the kitchen near the warmer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Reroute the pre-rinse and dish washer drain lines to the floor sink. Drain lines are currently draining out into the mop sink. Do not combine drain lines. 2) Reroute the swamp cooler drain so that it is 1-inch above the mop sink basin. 3) Provide a new mop sink basin. Provide FRP from the top of the mop sink basin up to 12 inches past the mop sink faucet. 4) Provide a rigid drain line for the prep sink. Provide a 1-inch air gap above the floor sink. 5) Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve backflow preventer for the iced tea brewer and one for the juice machine. 6) Remove the faucet filler from the cook line and the sprayer from the prep sink faucet. 7) Adjust the faucet arms on the cottage sinks so that they do not go past the flood rim. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1) Replace the residential freezer in the kitchen for a commercial grade (NSF/ANSI) approved freezer. 2) Provide a stainless-steel countertop for the beverage counter. Laminate is not approved. 3) Redo the threshold from the walk-in to the freezer. Observed area worn to aggregate and no longer easily cleanable. Ensure final product used beads water. 4) Fill in any holes within the walk-in cooler. 5) Provide a brighter light bulb or additional lighting in the walk-in cooler. 6) Provide high temperature silver colored silicone to the gaps of the hood. 7) Provide an open front toilet seat for the women's and men's staff restroom. 8) Repair the hot water handle in the men's restroom. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Aug 2, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

OC Inspection, Assisted living. Inspection conducted with Chaim Z. Establishment was open and operating at the time of inspection. Walked main kitchen, cottages, laundry room and water heater room.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Chaim Z.***Remove any TCS foods from the unpermitted cottage kitchens (milk, deli meats, cheese etc…). Establishment may only use the kitchens to store shelf stable items and drinks. Food from the kitchen must be carted over to the cottages and immediately served. Remove the current signage on the refrigerators and provide signage that states “No TCS foods or drinks.” No hot holding, cold holding, prepping or warewashing is to be done in any of these cottage kitchens. If cottage kitchens will be used to store any TCS foods applications to obtain permits must be submitted to the departments, and the kitchens must meet current code. Correct all items noted in the report prior to reinspection on 8/31/23.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select Pay a Fee at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request- Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chaim Z.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-204.11

Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. 1) Provide an NSF approved hand sinks with splash guards on the other side of the kitchen near the warmer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Reroute the pre-rinse and dish washer drain lines to the floor sink. Drain lines are currently draining out into the mop sink. Do not combine drain lines. 2) Reroute the swamp cooler drain so that it is 1-inch above the mop sink basin. 3) Provide a new mop sink basin. Provide FRP from the top of the mop sink basin up to 12 inches past the mop sink faucet. 4) Provide a rigid drain line for the prep sink. Provide a 1-inch air gap above the floor sink. 5) Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve backflow preventer for the iced tea brewer and one for the juice machine. 6) Remove the faucet filler from the cook line and the sprayer from the prep sink faucet. 7) Adjust the faucet arms on the cottage sinks so that they do not go past the flood rim. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1) Replace the residential freezer in the kitchen for a commercial grade (NSF/ANSI) approved freezer. 2) Provide a stainless-steel countertop for the beverage counter. Laminate is not approved. 3) Redo the threshold from the walk-in to the freezer. Observed area worn to aggregate and no longer easily cleanable. Ensure final product used beads water. 4) Fill in any holes within the walk-in cooler. 5) Provide a brighter light bulb or additional lighting in the walk-in cooler. 6) Provide high temperature silver colored silicone to the gaps of the hood. 7) Provide an open front toilet seat for the women’s and men’s staff restroom. 8) Repair the hot water handle in the men’s restroom. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →