The Gardens of Sun City
A17225 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City 85373
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-28291
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
Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 17, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: glove usage, service times, and food borne illness
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed staff handling dirty dishes handle clean dishes without first washing hands. Person in charge had employee take dishes and place on rack for washing and sanitizing. Employee maintained task of handling dirty dishes without switching tasks. Employee instructed to wash hands once task is completed. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Leak under warewashing unit, missing tiles on entrance to warewashing area near 3-compartment sink. Person in charge to inform management to place a work order. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedure regarding: building maintenance, hand washing and glove usage
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 21, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can opener by the prep table with build-up of food debris. THe can opener was taken to the dish room to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of residue. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed a leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Advised PIC to submit a work order and repair the leak prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Regular shell eggs observed in the reach-in cooler. Breakfast menu offers eggs to order. Per PIC, over easy eggs are offered to residents, and getting pasteurized eggs has been a challenge due to shortages. NOTE; Highly susceptible population cannot be served un-pasteurized juices; pasteurized eggs and egg products are to be substituted for certain raw egg ingredients; no RTE (ready to eat) raw animal foods or foods containing raw or partially cooked animal foods or raw seed sprouts. Advised PIC to only offer eggs scrambled, boiled or fried (fully cooked) until they can get pasteurized eggs. Per PIC, the establishment will not offer over easy eggs except for when using pasteurized shell eggs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-801.11(A), (B), (C), (E) and (G) - Priority: Pasteurized Foods, Prohibited Re-Service, and Prohibited Food. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed daily review of product and package integrity. Also discussed cleaning frequencies for hard-to-reach areas. Provided updated Big 6 illness handout and bodily fluid cleanup guideance
Inspector's notes
Coved base tiles behind 3 compartment sink are separating from the wall. Please repair these tiles so that there is not spacing behind the tiles that is difficult to clean and also to prevent harborage of pests. Hole in wall near hand wash station in ware wash area. Below same hand wash sink in ware wash, there is spacing around the plumbing below that should be covered or filled in to protect the inner walls. ***3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Aug 29, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment, daily review of date marked items, and possible use of time as control for butter packets
Inspector's notes
Damaged floor and coved base tiles in ware wash area and behind 3 compartment sink. Wall cover below ware wash area has spacing around it exposing the inner wall. Please repair these areas to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces prior to next routine inspection. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***2nd consecutive violation*** 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
Jun 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ----- No certified food manager onsite at time of inspection. Discussed the requirement to have a certified food protection manager onsite at all time during kitchen operation hours.**Discussed air gap requirement at the newly installed dishwasher drain line**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and verified with PIC.Award: A,Signer: Michelle S.
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ----- In multiple areas throughout the kitchen, observed broken floor tiles and cove bases. PIC stated they would put in a work order. Please ensure that all floors walls and ceilings are kept in good condition that allow them to be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Feb 14, 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.Report emailed and verified with PIC.Award: A,Signer: Roger W.
2023
Nov 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed cooling parameters**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and verified with PIC.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: A,Signer: Barbara G.
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 →