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The Park at Surprise Independent Living

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14630 W Parkwood Dr, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment · Permit FD-54343

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

96
Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 31, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 4, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 18, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jan 18, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed requirements for the following topics: 1) Utilizing Time-As-A-Control for customer self-service carafes of milk at the coffee bar 2) Utilizing a minimum/maximum thermometer to verify proper sanitizing temperatures at the mechanical dishwasher 3) Procedures for clean up of vomit/fecal matter. Provided guidance documents for Time-As-A-Control and Clean up of vomit/fecal matter via email.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.18

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple pans, coated with non-stick material, with significant scratching/scoring. The establishment shall not use cooking equipment manufactured with non-stick materials if the material is scratched or damaged in any way in order to prevent the migration of deleterious materials to food. The establishment shall remove all damaged cooking equipment by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.18 - Core: Nonstick Coatings, Use Limitation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the drain pipes of 2 prep sinks used for washing produce and thawing frozen meat products terminating below the flood rim of their associated floor sinks. The establishment shall provide a 1" air gap between the bottom of the drain pipe and the top of the floor sink to prevent any potential cross contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation (i.e. - trap light)--Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (i.e. - hot temperature dishwasher)____________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--New Owners Packet

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Various TCS food items found in refrigeration units date marked within the following date time frame of 7/24 - 7/27: various salad dressings, diced ham, cooked pasta.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Caulking at the mechanical dishwashing showing signs of disrepair (i.e. - discolored/missing). Repair caulking to be in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Various personal items (i.e. - phones, keys, candy, etc...) found in food preparation area. Use lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

May 13, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed thawed fish in ROP packaging with "Keep Frozen" label inside the prep table on the cook line. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Jan 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: Not Participating,Signer: James Moran

Jan 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: Not Participating,Signer: Craig Martin

2023

Aug 31, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: Not Participating,Signer: Chris Findlay

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. High temperature dish machine is not reaching 180 degrees F at the gauge. All dishware will be sanitized at the 3-compartment sink until adjustments are made to this unit. High temperature machines must reach 180 degrees F at the gauge and 160 degrees F at the plate surface. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →