South Mountain Post Acute
B8008 S Jesse Owens Pkwy, Phoenix 85042
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45320
Score based on 14 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 history14 on record
2026
Aug 12, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures. Recommend: deep cleaning can opener. Reminder: maintain dish area spray arm 1"inch above floor rim when not in use. Of note: Establishment has work order to replace accordion style drain pipes below hand sink by manager's office.
Inspector's notes
Observed at time of inspection no paper towels at hand sink to left of three compartment sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked hand sink with paper towels. ===At all times each hand sink needs to be stocked with paper towels or other hand drying provision. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: At time of inspection access to hand sink in dish pit area was completely blocked by large speed rack. Not albe to access hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC removed speed rack from accessing hand sink. ===Access to hand sinks need to be unobstructed at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: replacing Victory Two door refrigeration unit. Integrated Pest Control management for ants around dumpsters areas. Replace accordion style drain pipes below main hand sink by managers office. Of note: Establishment has installed new steamer unit.
Mar 19, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: replacing accordion style drain pipes below main hand sink. Sent via email: Maricopa County Cooling handouts.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside main walk in unit with multiple left over large and small containers of tcs foods from lunch cooling on speed rack by walk in door. Foods from lunch placed into walk in unit at 12:00pm time of inspection after 2:15pm. Top rack was full container of left over rice at 93*F; container of left over alfredo sauce at 92*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Calibrated both inspector and establishment thermometer. PIC confirmed internal temperatures and discarded improperly cooling foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
2025
Nov 6, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 10/22/25 was verified by the inspector on 10/30/25 via electronic means.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 22, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Live roach in the cookline area. There was also multiple dead roaches in the warewash and prep areas. Ensure that proper pest control is performed and that the dead insects are removed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Aug 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed date-marking with PIC. Also discussed the importance of priming mechanical dishwasher prior to use to ensure dishware is properly sanitized during cycle. Observed two small leaks at the mop sink hot water handle the left-most faucet neck of the 3-comp sink at time of inspection. PIC was able to put in a work order at time of inspection to address the issues.
May 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Provided the PIC with how to wash hands and when to wash hands handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.
Inspector's notes
Employee observed washing hands for about five seconds. PIC stated that employee would be instructed on how to properly wash hands. Ensure that employees are properly washing hands and exposed arms for at least 20 seconds. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.
Inspector's notes
Hand sink in ware wash area blocked by large rack making it not easily accessible. Employee relocated rack. Ensure that all hand wash stations are maintained and easily accessible at all times. 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 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
Discussed proper cooking temperatures with the cook and provided temperature handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
2024
Dec 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking (today+6) and best cooling methods
Oct 1, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of cellphones.
Inspector's notes
The cook placed frozen raw hamburger patties on the grill and then, without first washing his hands, handled clean surfaces (adjustment knob on the grill, timer on the steamer, door handle on the walk-in freezer) and went and handled a clean utensil (steel food pan) and then left the kitchen. The cook returned and washed his hands prior to putting his apron, beard net, and cap on and then donned gloves and went and retrieved another clean food pan. The person in charge instructed him to wash his hands after putting on his apron, cap, and beard net. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Jul 23, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
Discussed when to wash hands with the PIC. Provided the PIC with when to wash, cooling, and temperature requirement handouts. Please note: If the domestic type refrigerators are to replaced, they must be replaced with NSF (ANSI) approved commercial units.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Juice nozzle in the beverage area with excess slime/soil residue along interior of nozzle. 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: Correct prior to next routine 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
Quat sanitizer stored directly on/over potatoes in the rear prep area. PIC relocated the sanitizer. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
Pureed cucumber and tomato salad-66F cooling in table top area of the make line unit. The PIC stated that the salad was made about 30 minutes prior and relocated to the walk in cooler to properly cool. Ensure that food items are cooled in equipment that is arranged to facilitate heat transfer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Christopher Madden
2023
Nov 21, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-- The person in charge at the time of inspection was not a certified food protection manager.Correct prior to next routine inspection. SECOND consecutive violation. Note: The person in charge states that he has taken the Certified Food Protection Manager test and is waiting for the results.For information on obtaining manager certification visit https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants**2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Chris Madden
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. -- Two pans were in the walk-in refrigerator, covered with film wrap, with roast beef at 81°F and 66°F. Per person in charge (PIC), these had been placed in the unit after lunch (approximately 1hr earlier). The corners of the wrap were turned up to allow for air circulation to promote more rapid cooling. After 30min the temperatures were 73°F and 59°F respectively. -- A pan with 3 bean salad (to be used at dinner, per PIC) was resting in ice on the steam table (table not on). The food at the bottom of the pan was 42°F and the food at the top was 61°F. Per pic this food had been placed in the pan from a can 30 min previous. The pan was placed in the walk-in refrigerator for more rapid cooling and after 20min the temperature at the top of the pan had cooled to 56°F. ** When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. ** ** 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 11, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Second Consecutive ViolationDiscussed proper cooking temperatures with the PIC.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: A,Signer: Christopher Madden
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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 →