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Bethesda Gardens

A

13825 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85022

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62620

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 24, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of dish machine sanitizer and test strip maintenance. Work order in place for repairs below hand wash station. New kitchen to be constructed in separate building to replace this kitchen's operations sometime next year - please ensure Plan Review New Construction application is submitted as construction beings. Contact MCESD at our website (https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services) or by phone 602-506-6824

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed continued repairs below hand wash station and cabinetry near dish machine. Also discussed daily review of product and equipment for quality and good-repair.

2025

Jul 30, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed chlorine test strips for service kitchen. Discussed designated area in reach-in refrigerator for personal food items. Discussed date marking opened packages/containers of ready-to-eat TCS foods within 24 hours.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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.

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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

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-402.11

Inspector's notes

-- Employee observed working with exposed food with loose/unrestrained hair. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, or other effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

Jan 29, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The ambient temperature for reach-in refrigerator in kitchen was 35.6°F using min/max thermometer.

Jan 13, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

-- In reach-in refrigerator, observed milk, butter, and sour cream with internal temperatures ranging from 52°F-59°F. The ambient temperature of refrigerator measured at 59.9°F using min/max thermometer. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

--The ambient temperature of refrigerator measured at 59.9°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. At the time of inspection, all TCS items were removed from refrigeration. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days to verify establishment has sufficient refrigeration space for cold holding TCS items. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below within 10 days. 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.

2024

Apr 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Joyce T.

Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

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. Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Must be present during hours of operation. At the time of inspection, food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Kyle C.

2023

Aug 24, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, Priority violation #49 has been corrected. ASSE 1022 backflow preventers were installed on coffee and juice machines.Conducted reinspection with R.S. 1452.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Michelle F. Person in Charge

Aug 18, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received email from Culinary Services Director that a work order has been placed for the juice machine backflow prevention device. Will follow up with the director on week of August 20th for status.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 15, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed ensuring employee foods are separated from resident foods, and leftover resident meals are stored in the refrigerator.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: B,Signer: Debbie B. Person in Charge

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

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Kitchen storage cabinet shelves are worn with wood exposed. Advised person in charge (PIC) that equipment shall be maintained in good repair to ensure it is smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated they will have cabinets repaired as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Observed juice dispenser connected to kitchen water line without a backflow prevention device. Advised person in charge (PIC) that kitchen food/beverage equipment which is directly connected to a water line must have a backflow prevention device, such as a ASSE 1022 Dual Check Valve, installed upstream of the machine to prevent any backflow contamination of water line. PIC stated they will install a backflow prevention device as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed debris build-up underneath sink and in storage cabinets. Advised person in charge (PIC) that areas underneath equipment and storage areas shall be cleaned to sight and touch and at a frequency to prevent debris build up. PIC stated they will have areas cleaned as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →