The Gardens
B1601 W Queen Creek Rd, Chandler 85248
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-39091
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Metal pan and straws stored in the handwashing sink. The items were removed from the sink. Ensure that hand wash sinks are used for handwashing only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Feb 18, 2026Routine1 coreA
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the chemical dispenser is disconnected when not in use from below the AVB at the mop sink and provided plumbing handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The wall is in disrepair over the FRP next to the chemical dispenser. Ensure that the wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2025
Aug 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 19, 2025Routine2 coreA
The dish machine has been removed from the establishment and the PIC stated that the dish machine may not be replaced. Please send a business plan regarding how the dishes and utensils will be cleaned.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Juice nozzles with excess slime/soil residue along interior of nozzles. PIC removed the nozzles to be cleaned. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
*FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is missing cove base and flooring is in disrepair where the dish machine used to be under the juice machine. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2024
Aug 28, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #1269. 3rd consecutive for #55.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing/rotting/warped/destroyed wood cove base. Exposed wood thru out the establishment. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jan 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Kitchen was not currently in use. Conducted a physical facility inspection. *The establishment is currently in the process of doing a remodel that includes new cabinets, flooring, painting, and replacing the coving. The PIC stated that there will be no significant changes to the plumbing. The shelf stable and frozen food items are being stored in an adjoining room. All food and drink items are being plated in the main kitchen. All dishes and utensils are being washed in the main kitchen. The PIC stated that the anticipated completion date of the remodel will be at the end of February 2024. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Michael Colasurdo
2023
Sep 20, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: mop sink maintenance. Gently or mild pasteurized foods. Of note: Establishment has work order to replace damaged ceiling tiles and freezer floor. Emailed and print out copy of inspection report was reviewed with the establishment.Of note: Menus at establishment have blanket statement of consumer advisory. Reminder: Class 5 Assisted Living Permit does not permit consumer advisories.1 Core Violation noted on this inspection report for Violations #53The 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,Signer: Michael Colasurdo
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ===Observed missing/rotting/warped/destroyed wood cove base. Exposed wood thru out the establishment. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary SchoolA1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy · 160 m away
- 100Bogle Jr High SchoolA1600 W Queen Creek Rd · 210 m away
- 94Keegan's GrillB°1095 W Queen Creek Rd · 780 m away
- 85The Casual PintB°1095 W Queen Creek Rd · 780 m away
- 85Ocotillo Golf ClubC°3751 S Clubhouse Dr · 1.0 km away
- 95Pei WeiA°1085 W Queen Creek Rd · 870 m away
- 79Nekter Juice BarC°1085 W Queen Creek Rd · 870 m away
- 88Tacos N MoreB1085 W Queen Creek Rd · 870 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →