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Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation

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2121 W Elgin St, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46906

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

94
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 31, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 11, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: dish machine log. Of note: Establishment has work order to order new high temperature dish machine thermometer. Either high temperature test strips or high temperature thermometers are required for all high temperature dish machines.Recommend: replacing avb at dish machine spray arm with metal avb. Replace accordion style drain pipe at coffee station. Reminder to maintain 1 inch air gap from drain pipes to floor drains.

Jun 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: light fixture replacements. Recommend: repairing wall to left of main mop sink. Repair back door of main mop sink from wood chipping; replace floor around restroom entrance; replace missing avb by dish machine spray arm. Anti rust treatment to dish machine hood vent. Replace batter inside black high temperature thermometer.

Mar 11, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cooling procedures, Food Borne illnesses, 9 Food Allergens. Recommend: repairing walls around the mops, repair wooden door of mop sink; repair burnt out lights, repair avb to dish machine line.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed on main hot well 5 layers of hot holding soup. Internal temperature of soup on top is at 112*F-122*F with inspector and establishment thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures and reheated soups to above 165*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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. 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.

2025

Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Raw bacon stored over turkey deli meat in the walk in cooler. (*The bacon was on sheet trays and the turkey was packaged.) The PIC relocated the bacon to proper location. Ensure that food is protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: 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.

Jul 31, 2025Routine2 coreA°

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that water used as sanitizer has a utensil surface temperature of at least 160F for mechanical ware washing machine.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that garbage bags or liners are not used to store food items.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets in the prep and ware wash areas with concentration at 0ppm. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

May 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cooked Rice-98-108F cooling in a deep, tightly covered container in the walk in cooler. The PIC stated that the rice began cooling approximately about two to two hours and fifteen minutes prior. PIC discarded the rice-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket in the cookline area with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Feb 19, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Sausage-74F cooling in a covered container in the walk in cooler. Per employee, sausage began cooling at room temp about three and a half hours prior, but was recently placed into the walk in within the last forty minutes. PIC discarded the sausage-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2024

Nov 19, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The plumbing access cover is missing at the mop sink. Ensure that the cover is replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Sep 11, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB

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.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee handled personal phone, then went to handle clean equipment from the three compartment sink without washing hands. Second employee handled a bag of trash, then went to grab clean equipment in the ware wash area without washing hands. . Both employees were asked to properly wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Raw shell eggs stored over pureed eggs and bread items in the walk in cooler. (*The eggs were in original packaging and the pureed items were covered.) Employee relocated the pureed items to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

There is excessive food splatter on the ceiling over the rack to the right of the serving line. There is grease buildup under the three compartment sink. PIC stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jun 4, 2024Routine3 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with cooling methods handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Rina Coto

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling 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.----Pureed sausage and scrambled eggs-70-73F cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk in freezer. PIC stated that both items had began cooling a little over 2 hours prior and uncovered both items. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment----There is excess ice buildup outside of the door of the walk in freezer that is causing the coving and flooring the crack and break. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----There are missing wall tiles on the walls next to the three compartment sink and the wall outside of the walk in cooler. The floor is in disrepair in the ware wash area where a drain was filled and has broken tiles with standing water. Ensure that wall and floor are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Mar 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Rina Coto

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.----Employee in the tray line area put on/adjusted hairnet, then went to handle single service items and food without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-----The main drain line below the three compartment sink was leaking/overflowing when the sinks were drained. The PIC called to have the drain repaired at time of inspection and it was in the process of being repaired during the inspection. *All other plumbing in the kitchen was working properly. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the cover for the wall pipe at the mop sink. 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: Rina Coto

Sep 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Dolores Macias

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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 →