Brookdale
B14001 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West 85375
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45502
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
Sep 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, building maintenance
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed whole turkey roast in reach in refrigerator, tightly wrapped, with an internal temperature of 50*F. Person in charge stated food was prepared yesterday and cooled over 24 hours prior to inspection. Person in charge discarded of roast. Provided cooling guidance. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Jun 9, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature monitoring for dish machine, usage of test strips
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed large tub of tea stored on bottom shelf of reach in near cook line with an internal temperature of 90*F. Person in charge stated tea was prepared before lunch, over 3 hours prior to inspection. Person in charge voluntarily discarded of tea on own accord. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed case of yogurt stored above foods actively cooling in reach in near cook line, at an internal temperature of 47*F. Person in charge placed yogurt on ice bath, where it reached a temperature of 41*F within 15 minutes. 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
Apr 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: dusting, and utensils
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed there to be no hand washing soap by the hand washing sink at Clare service kitchen. PIC stocked the sink with soap at time of inspection. Hand soap/cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands. Please keep all hand washing sinks stocked with soap and paper towels at all time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Aug 13, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
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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
Recently cut melons observed cooling in containers that were fully covered with saran wrap. PIC vented the containers with cut melons to help facilitate rapid cooling. The ambient temperature of the reach-in cooler was 38*F at time of inspection. Discussed importance of air circulation during the cooling process. 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.
Jun 9, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking, food safety storage hierarchy, test strip expiration dates, and best storage methods of utensils.
Inspector's notes
Leak obsered on drain line below 3 compartment sink. Please repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Plumbing cleanouts not covered and covers sepearted from the wall exposing the inner wall below 3 compartment sink.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of making sure chemical labels are legible, especially when they are not in original bottles**
2024
Dec 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed possible use of time as a control butter packets. Also discussed minor facility maintenance, reheating/cooling time frames and temperatures, hand washing during ware wash, and monitoring of cold holding.
Jul 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
All violations were corrected
Jul 25, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The following products were observed with an internal temperature range of 48-53*F while being cold held inside the 3-door refrigerator adjacent to the steam well: cut honey dew, sliced cantaloupe, sliced tomatoes, minced sausage, sliced cheese, cottage cheese, and milk. The ambient temperature of the unit was 50*F according to the thermometers inside the unit, confirmed with inspector's min/max thermometer after 20min. Refrigerator temp log showed a record of 47*F for the 12pm temp checks. Per PIC, cut fruit and sliced tomatoes were prepared less that 4 hrs prior to this inspection, therefore, were relocated to another unit. PIC voluntarily discarded all other products out of temp. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
The main refrigerator was observed with an ambient temperature of 50*F at time of inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded and or relocated TCS foods to other functioning units. PIC called for service. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.
Mar 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed glove use, glove use limitations, and examples of when to wash pertaining to care givers who help during meal service**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Tomas S.
2023
Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**No Food service observed during inspection, Kitchen was being cleaned**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Tomas S.
Aug 21, 2023Routine1 coreA
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: Tomas S.
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment ----- Observed damaged refrigerator door gaskets/seal at the reach in cooler at the beverage station, nearest to dining room. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. 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 →