The Groves Senior Care

2655 N Pebblecreek Pkwy, Goodyear 85395

Food Establishment · Permit FD-54134

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2025

Nov 6, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Aug 27, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance and daily review of product

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Cups being used as scoops found stored inside cereal and cut fruit with the edges of the cup in contact with the food items. PIC removed the cups. Discussed utensil storage between uses.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as control policy and cleaning methods for nozzles

Mar 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed equipment cleaning frequencies and methods. Also discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment, time as a control options, and sink use.

2024

Nov 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding, daily review of product, hand wash station maintenance, and possible use of time as a control for line and butter packets

Sep 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of utensils, possible use of time as a control butter, and date marking

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services. PIC was knowledgeable of basic food safety and was able to answer inspector's questions about food safety practices correctly 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Hard boiled eggs, roast beef, sliced tomatoes, and other TCS food items in prep cooler found with internal temperature of 50-54*F; temperatures verified with both PIC's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers. PIC stated the food items in the cooler were placed inside around 11:00 AM today and moved them to the walk-in for cooling and continued cold holding. The food items ended up not cooling to 41*F prior to the end of the inspection and PIC had all the food items voluntarily discarded. The cooler's ambient temperature was 50*F and will not be used for cold holding until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*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.

Jun 3, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cooling times frames, restriction of Latex gloves, date marking, monitoring of cold holding equipment, testing measuring devices, and possible use of time as a control.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Trae Harvey

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Leak below hand wash station near rear beverage station. Please clean and repair area. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Mar 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed best cooling methods, adherence to fill-line in prep cooler, date marking, AVB connection restrictions, and scoop storage between uses.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Karilee Baird

2023

Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed AVB maintenance at mop sink and date markingThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Keith Johnson

Sep 25, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed time control requirements (butter), cooling time frames, fill lines in coolers, hand wash station use, and sanitizer testing. Also discussed mop sink maintenance.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Keith Johnson

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →