Citadel Post Acute
A5121 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45322
Score based on 14 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jul 28, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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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
Apr 17, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese sitting out at room temperature on the server line at 61*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge. Person in charge stated it was sitting out for 15 minutes and relocated to the walk-in to rapid cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Jan 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Re-inspected conducted with badge #189.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, violation #52 has been corrected.
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Calibrated thermometer.PIC has voluntarily closed the kitchen, at least through dinner service, and will not reopen until the plumbing lines have been repaired and the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized. The emergency food plan will be used, the kitchen will not be used, including for food prep, and disposable plates and silverware will be used until it is safe and sanitary to reopen. Contact inspector for re-inspection within 24 hours.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two floor sinks, in dry storage and in the ware washing area, and the employee toilet at the back of the kitchen, to be overflowing onto the floor with sewage. At the beginning of the inspection, the toilet was un-installed, and the waste line was being serviced, all floor sinks were checked by inspector and observed to not have any standing water. During the inspection, the toilet waste line and floor sinks in the back of the kitchen began to back-up. On-site maintenance is addressing the back-up and is working on clearing the line. PIC is voluntarily closing the kitchen and will contact inspector once the plumbing correction has been made, and the affected kitchen areas and equipment have been cleaned and disinfected. Re-inspection within 24 hours. Improper disposal of waste provides a potential for contamination of food, utensils, and equipment and, therefore, may cause serious illness or disease outbreaks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Routine1 coreA
Provided the PIC with thawing handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Ground beef thawing in standing water in the prep sink. PIC stated that the beef was recently placed into sink and stated that the beef would be placed under running water. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are thawed using an approved method. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2024
Nov 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. Calibrated thermometer. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 12, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the wall immediately surrounding the mop sink and the wall around the mop sink area to be in disrepair. There appears to have been drywall/plumbing repairs that were not completed, leaving exposed and unsealed drywall, holes and voids around pipes. Please install FRP or another smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent material from the top of the mop sink and extending above the faucet. The drywall next to the mop sink can be repaired and painted/sealed. Repair walls to smooth, durable, smooth and easy to clean condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed the wall finish around the mopsink. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents. Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Yanine Zapata
Jan 29, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed mop sink/chemical dispenser set up. Inspection conducted with RS 1325.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Yanine Zapata
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. Can opener in can opener holder near the juice dispenser with dried food debris on the blade. Clean on a more regular basis to prevent contamination. Can opener was placed at dish machine to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. A container of cooked chicken breasts, container of enchilada puree, and chopped pre-cooked ham in walk in cooler without a date marking. PIC stated all items were made on Friday and were properly date marked. :
2023
Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.During the inspection, maintenance was working on violations #45 and 53 from the previous inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Kayla Hines
Sep 7, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Interested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at www.esd.maricopa.gov.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Yanine Zapata
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing >>> Observed the caulk to be missing at the handwashing sink and wall in the dish area and the right-side drainboard at the dish machine and wall. Please recaulk the handwashing sink and drainboard. Equipment that is stationary (not easily moved) and subject to moisture must be sealed and maintained to prevent the harborage of insects and rodents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed missing cove base wall tiles in the dish washing area and the wall across from the cook-line. The FRP on the wall across from the cook-line is separating and the drywall corner in the doorway from dry storage to the walk-in is in disrepair. Discussed repairing the cove base and walls to a smooth and easy to clean condition. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →