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The Gardens

B

1601 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.

98
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 20, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 2, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

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.

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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 →