PlateScore

Mesa Arizona SNF Healthcare LLC dba Sandridge Post Acute

A

255 W Brown Rd, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05165

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

Compare with another

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 1, 2023 — Routine — score 81 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Dec 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 20, 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 history11 on record

2026

May 20, 2026Routine1 coreA

*Establishment has three nourishment/galley areas and a dining room with homestyle refrigerators being used to store TCS food items. Please note that all refrigerators should be commercial grade if used for the storage of TCS food items between meal times or overnight. Provided the PIC with food allergen handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The cap is missing off of the AVB at the three compartment sink. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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

Jan 15, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

*Establishment has three nourishment/galley areas and a dining room with homestyle refrigerators being used to store TCS food items. Please note that all refrigerators should be commercial grade if used for the storage of TCS food items between meal times or overnight.Provided the PIC with cooling and date marking handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that there is at least a 1” air gap from the end of the discharge pipes to the flood rim of the floor drains at the prep sink area.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Repair/adjust the door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Pork vegetable soup-67-68F cooling in a deep tightly covered container in the walk in cooler. Three pans of sloppy joe mix-80-81F cooling in covered containers in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that both items had been made within the last two hours and uncovered and relocated the walk in freezer to rapidly cool. The soup was also placed into a shallow container. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

2025

Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #871. Emailed list of cheeses exempt from date marking. Discussed one inch air gap at floor drains.

Jul 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

>>> Observed caulking around hand sink located in the back corner to be missing, cracked or otherwise in disrepair rendering the areas not smooth, nor easily cleanable. Re-seal so that areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and prevent the seepage of liquid. Repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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

Apr 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has repair order to fix wall/FRP by back of hand sink behind main walk in refrigerator. Recommend: replacing missing plumbing valve cover by three compartment sink.

Aug 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 27, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that all hand washing sinks are easily accessible and properly stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.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.Award: B,Signer: James Anderson

#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.----Raw chicken stored over carrots, cooked diced chicken, and cooked mechanical chicken in the walk in cooler. PIC relocated the raw chicken to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing----The hand wash sink next to the cart storage area in front of the cookline is not sealed to the wall and has a significant gap. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained----There is a leak at the pipe below the hand wash sink in the ware wash area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----The wall in prep/cart storage area is in disrepair and is missing FRP. There are multiple small holes in the walls in the rear prep area and mop sink area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 20, 2023RoutinecleanA°

OC re-inspection for a Class 5 Nursing Home permit was conducted with manager James A. by appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection. Please ensure the following item is addressed by the next routine inspection: 1) Continue filling all wall holes throughout the facility, as needed. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Nov 1, 2023Routine1 priority4 coreB°

Permit is approved. This establishment is open and operating.Permit Nursing Home Class 5OC Inspection conducted with Kitchen Manager James AndersonEmailed copy of report to Kitchen ManagerConducted inspection with R.S. 1128This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, via on-line at ESD.MARICOPA.GOV, US Mail, or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are non-refundable. NOTICE: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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: James Anderson

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Ensure the following are corrected: - Provide a rigid drain line from kitchen stream table to floor sink. - Installed ASSE 1022 backflow preventer between water sources and kitchen coffee machine. - Disconnect or installed backflow preventer submerged inlets for wash trough at dishwashing station. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.11, P: Backflow Prevention Observed drains of dishwashing area handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, and garbage disposal, cross connected and directly connected to sewer drain. There are no floor sinks near sinks to separately drain. Install a riser on drain line underneath 3-compartment sink below sanitizer compartment. Ensure there is a one inch air gap between rise opening and bottom edge of sanitizer compartment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Provide covered trash receptacles for sanitary napkins in female and co-ed restrooms.. PIC stated they will obtain covered receptacles for the female and co-ed restrooms. Additionally, ensure all restroom toilets have u-shaped toilet seats. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.111

Core-5-501.111, C: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair Observed large outside trash dumpster leaking. Ensure trash receptacles are maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Please correct the following: - Seal junctures between wall and handwashing sinks - Refinish ceiling above entrance to walk-in freezer. Ensure ceiling surface is smooth and easily cleanable. - Seal exposed concrete aggregate on floor entrance to walk-in refrigerator. - Seal hole in stainless steel section of 3-compartment sink next to walk-in freezer. - Replace or reseal concrete blocks supporting garbage disposal at dish machine. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. - Ensure one inch air gap between walk-in refrigerator condensate/drain lines and floor sink underneath dish machine. - Fill/seal all hole and penetrations on walls/ceilings of dish machine area and main kitchen. - Re-grout tiles near kitchen floor sinks. - Removed rust and refinish surfaces of hood vents, walk-in freezer door, and walk-in freezer floor. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. - Provide metal coved base and reseal in walk-in refrigerator. - Repair damaged metal coved base outside lower left side of walk-in refrigerator door. - Re-seal cracks/openings around kitchen hood. - Re-seal metal seam on wall kitchen prep area. - Repair drywall area, corners, and holes in pan/pot storage area. - Provide coved base around mop sink and wall/floor junctures of mop sink room. - Provide coved base at wall/floor junctures of restrooms. 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 →