Rock Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center
A°14552 W Parkwood Dr, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-61579
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 14, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, walk in refrigerator holding an ambient temperature of 41*F. Violation #33 corrected. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of warewashing area
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-301.14 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Sep 11, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for refrigeration to occur by 9/14/2026. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: monitoring temperatures, date marking
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge able to corectly answer questions regarding cold holding temperatures, hot holding temperatues, cooking temperatures, and sanitation temperature. Staff to schedule exam soon. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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All foods in walk-in refrigerator (sour cream, milk, cottage cheese, deli cheese, deli meats, hash browns, chili, yogurt, potato salad, etc) ranging an internal temperature of 44-45*F. Foods were held at 41*F and below within 4 hours of inspection. Observed temperature logs. Person in charge removed lids, opened freezer door, and placed foods on ice. Foods began dropping temperature to 41*F within 45 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: 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Walk in refrigerator with an ambient temperature ranging 47*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Maintenance on site actively working on unit and to reach out to technician. Establishment to provide photos via email of temperature once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 9/14/2026. Joined freezer door opened to reach an ambient temperature of 41*F. No temperature-controlled foods to be held in unit if unable hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held on ice or refrigerated trailer at 41*F 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed high temperature dish machine without proper hood for ventilation. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Person in charge to coordinate with contractor to begin installation process. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 4-301.14 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Jun 5, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, hot water dispensing at hand sinks (100*F), 3-compartment sinks (124*F), and mop sink (135*F). Violation #50 corrected.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-301.14 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Jun 2, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Maintenance informed me of work to water heater expected to be completed by 6/3/2026. All dishes continue to be washed and sanitized in high temperature dish machine at 166*F. If washing dishes at 3-compartment sink or using hot water to clean for any reason, water is to be heated on stove at to 110*F and solutions manually added. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, storage of personal items, refrigeration organization, and protection methods of food
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Hot water dispensing at mop, hand and 3-compartment sinks at 94 *F. Maintenance stated contractor will be onsite soon to address hot water capacities and to provide photos of areas via email prior to re-inspection on 6/5/2026 5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Predefined Comment: Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed high temperature dish machine without proper hood for ventilation. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Person in charge to coordinate with contractor to begin installation process. 4-301.14 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Mar 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, high temp dish machine
2025
Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.recommended heat strip for freezer door, new water proof thermometers for dishwasher.
Aug 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Mar 20, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Nov 5, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a leaking spray nozzle by dishwasher/garbage disposal sink. PIC stated that they will submit a work order to get leak repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
Sep 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 ***2nd consecutive violation***
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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
Feb 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed date marking**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedAward: A,Signer: Stephanie F
2023
Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedAward: A,Signer: Stephanie F.
Sep 18, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: Stephanie F.
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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 →