Merrill Gardens At Anthem
A2800 W Rose Canyon Cir, Phoenix 85086
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45303
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed best cooling methods, scoop storage between uses, monitoring of hot/cold holding, ice bath construction, and possible use of time as a control
May 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when-to-wash requirements at ware wash station, cooking temperatures for steaks and chicken, best positioning of raw items in drawer coolers, sink accessibility, pest control methods, test strip maintenance, plastic cup storage in top of prep coolers,
Inspector's notes
Cooked potatoes in hot box found with internal temperatures of 118-136*F with the warmer ones being in the back of the unit. PIC stated they had been in the unit for about 20 minutes and reheated them to 170*F and placed back in the unit. Other hot held items in the unit were above 160*F.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Hard boiled eggs and cut cherry tomatoes on cold table with internal temperatures of 41-53*F. PIC stated the items were prepared about 2-3 hours ago and placed directly into the prep top cooler (top section). Thousand Island dressing also found with internal temperature of 52*F in the same cooler but was double panned above the lettuce. PIC discarded the dressing and moved the eggs and tomatoes to the walk-in for rapid cooling.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed possible use of time as control on service line, best cold holding methods for plastic cup items, equipment cleaning methods, and minor facility maintenance
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Provided MCESD guidance on thawing fish in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP).
May 19, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Mar 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Observed case of shelled unpasteurized eggs in the walk-in refrigerator and "eggs any style" on the menu . Reviewed HSP requirements: in facilities serving a highly susceptible population, unpasteurized eggs are only to be hard-boiled or used for baking purposes. Advised due to egg shortage, the unpasteurized eggs may be used, but must be fully cooked. The PIC stated the unpasteurized eggs are only being fully cooked at this time. Requested the PIC remove "eggs any style" option from menu until pasteurized eggs are available.
2024
Dec 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Observed unpasteurized hard-shelled eggs in reach-in and walk-in refrigerator. Establishment does also have a case of pasteurized eggs available. Advised the 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 they were sent case of unpasteurized eggs due to an egg shortage. Informed the PIC the unpasteurized eggs can be used for baking, hard-boiling, or must be fully cooked. Pasteurized eggs MUST be used for undercooked/runny eggs (over-easy, soft-boil, poached, etc.)
Inspector's notes
-- Observed multiple bags of fish in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in walk-in refrigerator. Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) the requirements of piercing open or removing the fish from packaging immediately upon completion of thawing. Requested at the time of inspection, the fish packaging be pierced opened. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 20, 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: Frank U.
2023
Dec 11, 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 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: Francis U.
Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: A,Signer: Frank U. Person in Charge
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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →