Amber Creek Memory Care Community
A°11250 N 92nd St, Scottsdale 85260
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38199
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
Aug 26, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the cold holding procedure for cold TCS foods that are held on the line during meal service. Cold food must maintain 41F or less at all times except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control.
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed a bottle of water on the prep table at the end of the cook-line (same wall as kitchen entrance), a water bottle, cup, and glasses stored on the shelf above the steam table area over a cutting board, and a plastic container of Activities' items (including hand sanitizer) on the shelf above the beverage area with open cups of juice. PIC moved the items to the office. Discussed storing personal items below and away from food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. 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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Repeat Violation 6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Jun 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Reminder: In facilities serving a highly susceptible population, raw shell eggs may only be used for hard boiling or as an ingredient in baking mix for shelf-stable products such as cakes, muffins, brownies, etc.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.
Inspector's notes
Two packages of turkey deli meat (one was not opened) 49-51F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the deli meat was removed from the freezer about three hours prior to thaw and used during lunch service for about an hour. The PIC relocated the meat to the freezer to rapidly cool. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
There was a cell phone siting on the ledge above the hot holding/food prep area. The phone was moved. Storage of employee possessions was discussed with the person in charge. 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 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
Calibrated thermometer. No violations noted at time of inspection. Emailed a high-temp dish machine log.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 1, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed hot holding**
Inspector's notes
No CFPM onsite at time of inspection. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter build inside the Juice gun (dispenser). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed dust build-up on evaporator unit inside the walk-in cooler. Discussed importance of keeping the evap unit free of dust to prevent potential contamination from dust particles falling into open food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 food allergens. Provided: Vomiting Procedure example and 9 Food Allergen via email.
Jun 6, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Establishment has work orders to repair caulking in dish pit area and repair burnt out lights inside kitchen areas. Provided: Maricopa County Food Storage hand out via email. Dish machine log. Recommend: dish machine log.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside main walk in unit on speed rack by freezer door with raw ground beef stored directly above raw pork and raw bacon. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed with PIC the correct hierarchy of raw foods storage. PIC moved raw ground beef to be stored under raw pork products. ======Hierarchy of raw foods: Raw pork above raw ground beef/ground sausage; above raw chicken/turkey. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
Mar 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Recommend: replacing burnt light fixtures. Deep clean can opener and tea dispensers. Of note: Establishment is in process of replacing high temperature dish machine (Like for like).
2024
Nov 12, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: maintenance on Hobart high temperature dish machine.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside main kitchen on hot holding unit with large full tray of cooked pulled port with internal temperature of 118*F-129*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperature. Per employee the food was prepared 30 minutes prior to inspection start time. Directed PIC to reheat foods to above 165*F for hot holding. Verified after 15 minutes. ====Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink to right of steamer unit with broken caulk seals. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Addl Notes: On previous two inspections have noted ice build up in fans and around main walk in freezer unit. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive yellow and white organic matter on top and sides of main high temperature dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed 7 lights burnt out inside kitchen areas; 2 inside main hood system. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Sep 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Recommend: defrosting main walk in freezer unit.Of note: Establishment is using raw shelled eggs for fried option. For fried egg option should be using Pasteurize Eggs.
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Observed inside main walk in unit on speed rack with two racks of open raw chicken stored directly above raw bacon; and raw ground beef. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). PIC directed employee to move raw chicken to bottom racks. =====Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
May 31, 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: Hobart high temperature dish machine. Set to #2 from now on.Recommend: re-caulking hand sink to left of cook line; re-caulk three compartment sink; dust all vents; defrost main walk in freezer unit. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.Of note: Establishment is using raw shelled eggs for hard boil and baking purposes.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: 1,Signer: Barry Kendall
Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 delivered via email. 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Warren J.
2023
Nov 7, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation 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.Award: A,Signer: Warren Johnson
Sep 14, 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Warren J.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →