Thunderbird Senior Living
A5401 W Dailey St, Glendale 85306
Food Establishment · Permit FD-41489
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history15 on record
2025
Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.****Discussed adding consumer advisory to menu if offering raw/undercooked foods to independent living residents.
Apr 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Observed unpasteurized shelled eggs in walk-in and reach-in refrigerators. Egg of choice option also on menu. Main kitchen services both independent living (IL) and assisted living (AL). Advised person in charge (PIC) that when serving a HSP (Highly Susceptible Population) only pasteurized eggs must be used, except when baking or hard-boiling. The PIC stated the unpasteurized eggs are being used for breakfast due to egg shortage and egg of choice options are all fully cooked for AL or used for baking purposes. The consumer advisory notification is listed on the menu for IL residents that may request raw/undercooked animal foods.
2024
Oct 14, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -- Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen and establishment. Did not observe any active leaks. Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be maintained and in good repair. Please replace all damaged missing ceiling panels prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 4, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Met onsite with Executive Director Mike B, Chef Kevin, T Hawkins and M Chester of MCESD.Mobile kitchen onsite while main kitchen under major remodel. Remodel underway to replace cooking hood, ac ventilation t-grid celling, LED lights in kitchen. Requested expedited submittals for major remodel for the main kitchen and expedited minor remodel for mobile trailer extension of premises.Mobile kitchen is utilizing permanent power via generator tied into the facilities power, temporary gray water (300 gallon) tote serviced every other day by United Site Services. Requested the tote be relocated to west side of mobile trailer to facilitate drainage. Replace garden water hose with food grade hose for water supply from building with a hose bib vacuum breaker.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and expedited fees.
Jun 3, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Upon arrival, observed majority of kitchen inoperable for food service due to a major remodel. The establishment has removed all major equipment (vent hoods, fryers, stoves, ovens, etc.) and has a temporary mobile food unit set up for service. The walk-in refrigerator and freezers in main kitchen are still in use. No major or minor remodeling permit(s) on file at the time of inspection. No food establishment shall be constructed, nor shall any major alteration or addition be made until detailed plans and specifications for the premises have been submitted to and approved by the Department; nor shall any construction, alteration, or addition be made except in accordance with approved plans and specifications. The owner, operator, or their authorized agent shall certify in writing that the plan documents comply with these regulations. Ch. I Reg. 4a - You are operating without the required permit and/or approval from this Department.Discussed with management applying for the following permits to be in compliance with MCESD:1.) Apply for an expedited minor remodel permit required for mobile truck (Temporary Kitchens 123)Please include the following information in the application:- Hard plumbing - how does the truck obtain freshwater? Where is the wastewater getting disposed? - Please provide a copy of the menu that you are using for the truck. A supervisor will be on site investigate/inspect the truck later this week. 2.) Please apply for an expedited major remodel permit for the main kitchen. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Apr 22, 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: Kevin J.
Jan 3, 2024Routine2 coreA
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. 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Jason D.
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. -- Observed container of raw beef patties being stored above tomatoes in reach-in prep fridge. No visible contamination observed. Requested the person in charge place beef patties below ready-to-eat foods at the time of inspection. Food shall be stored in a manner that minimizes contamination risks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces. -- Observed multiple cutting boards with discoloration and heavy scoring. Ensure cutting surfaces are maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Oct 24, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.The final rinse temperature of the dishwasher measured at 169.3°F using min/max thermometer. Violation #14 is corrected. 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jason D.
Oct 16, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreC
This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. A re-inspection will be conducted on October 26th, 2023 for category #14. Inspection conducted with RS: #815On 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: C,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Jason D.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111, P: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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. -- Observed the final rinse of hot water sanitation levels measuring between 147°F-157°F using min/max thermometer. The dishwasher was ran multiple times and it continuously measured under the required specifications of 160°F. Requested the person in charge set up 3-compartment sink at the time of inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted on October 26th, 2023 to verify dishwasher can achieve hot water sanitizing temperature of 160°F. Please ensure employees are utilizing dish thermometer to verify dishes are getting properly cleaned. Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. -- Observed food buildup in microwave near server station. Spoke with person in charge regarding increasing cleaning frequencies as needed to prevent accumulation of food spoilage. Please correct prior to the next routine inspection. Please ensure employees are trained on proper cleaning procedures for food-contact surfaces and equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. -- Observed milk, spring mix, and cut fruit mix with honeydew melons above ice on server line with internal temperatures between 47°F-53°F. The person in charge (PIC) stated the servers just filled the line approximately an hour prior to the inspection. At the time of inspection, the PIC placed the milk, spring mix, and cut fruit mix with honeydew melons in the walk-in refrigerator to rapidly cool. Ensure TCS foods are maintained at 41°F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces. -- Observed several cutting boards with heavy scoring and discoloration. Please replace prior to the next routine inspection. Ensure cutting surfaces are in good repair and are easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 1, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, priority foundation violation #31 has been corrected. Ambient temperature of upper section of prep refrigerator is 36 degrees F, and ambient temperature of lower section of prep refrigerator is 34 degrees F; using min/max thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jason D. Person in Charge
Jul 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Received a voice message from Chef on 25 Jul 2023 that refrigeration technicians have been scheduled to inspect/repair the walk-in refrigerator and prep refrigerator this week. Will follow up for reinspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 21, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Upon arrival, Chef immediately disclosed that the middle walk-in refrigerator was above 41 degrees F, and they were in the process of discarding all of the food in the refrigerator. Ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator was 61 degrees F using min/max thermometer. Kitchen has two other walk-in refrigerators, and a walk-in freezer that were keeping foods below 41 degrees F. Chef stated they will use the other walk-in refrigerators and freezer to store foods until the middle walk-in refrigerator is holding foods below 41 degrees F.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #14B 4-501.114, P – Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: C,Signer: Jason D. Person in Charge
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration of main dishwashing machine below 50ppm. Advised person in charge (PIC) that chlorine sanitizer concentration of dishwashing machine shall be between 50-100ppm. PIC stated they will have the dishwasher inspected/repaired and sanitize dishware and utensils in the kitchen 3-compartment sink until the dishwashing machine is sanitizing properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed containers of sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce, sliced deli meats, cheeses, and hot dogs in prep refrigerator on main cook line measuring 47 - 50 degrees F. Employee stated the food items had been recently restocked from the walk-in refrigerator 1 - 2 hours prior to inspection. Advised person in charge (PIC) that the food items are time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, which must be held below 41 degrees F. Employee relocated the food items to the walk-in refrigerator to rapidly cool, and placed bags of ice on foods in upper section of prep refrigerator to rapidly cool. Temperature of food items at end of inspection 46 - 48 degrees F. PIC stated they will ensure TCS foods are held at proper temperatures. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Observed ambient temperature of prep refrigerator on main cook line between 50 - 52 degrees F using min/max thermometer. Refrigerator was holding time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at time of inspection. Advised person in charge (PIC) that refrigeration units which hold TCS foods must hold such foods at 41 degrees F. PIC contacted a technician to have the refrigerator inspected and/or repaired. PIC stated they will use other refrigerators until the prep refrigerator is holding foods below 41 degrees. F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed rust and debris on wire rack shelves of left-most walk-in refrigerator. Advised person in charge (PIC) that non-food contact equipment which hold containers of food must be maintained in good repair to ensure equipment is smooth and easily cleanable and does not contaminate foods stored below wire rack shelves. PIC stated they will have the wire racks repaired or replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed missing ceiling tiles in back of kitchen. Advised person in charge (PIC) that ceilings shall be maintained in good repair to ensure they can be cleaned and to prevent pests from entering kitchen. PIC stated they will have the ceiling tiles replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
This address holds 10 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →