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Eternal Spring of Gilbert

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940 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64337

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.

89
Good

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 26, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 26, 2025 — Routine — score 50 (3 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 12, 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 history14 on record

2026

Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods, putting in a work order for the tall refrigerator, and getting a waterproof thermometer to test the dish machine. Emailed dish machine temperature log.

Mar 12, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Recommended getting the make-line unit serviced. Of note: At the time of inspection the dish machine was not in use (a work order was submitted) and the 3-compartment sink was being used to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed cook remove gloves and then put on new gloves without washing hands in between glove change. PIC instructed employee to wash hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chicken, tuna, boiled eggs, deli turkey, and deli ham in the top of the make-line unit at 44*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge. Ambient temperature was 57.9*F using min/max thermometer. PIC stated the items were in the unit since yesterday and voluntarily discarded - see embargo form. 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. 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. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dry wiping cloth on the cook-line being used to wipe cutting board and then placed back on cook-line. PIC instructed employee to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use. Soiled wiping cloths, especially when moist, can become breeding grounds for pathogens that could be transferred to food. Any wiping cloths that are not dry (except those used once and then laundered) must be stored in a sanitizer solution of adequate concentration between uses. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2025

Nov 26, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Nov 26, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundationD

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Re-inspection 11/28/25 for walk-in cooler.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

.>>>Observed raw turkey stored above sliced carrots and onions on the speed rack in walk-in cooler. PIC moved all raw animal proteins below RTE foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked ham, cantaloupe, Italian chop salad, cream cheese, raw pork, provolone cheese, cheddar cheese, and raw turkey ranging from 44*F to 45*F using probe thermometer in the walk-in refrigerator. Ambient temperature was 46.2*F using min/max thermometer. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed deli sliced ham with a prepared date of 11/15 and veggie burger with a prepared date of 11/17. Inspection was conducted on 11/26/25. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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 - see embargo form. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

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

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in refrigerator with a minimum ambient air temperature of 46.2'F using min/max thermometer and maintaining all TCS foods at 41'F or above at the time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain all TCS foods at 41'F or below. Please repair walk-in such that the walk-in maintains all TCS foods at 41'F or below. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

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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. 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. ===Will re-inspect on 11/28/2025.

Sep 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Aug 28, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about egg uses, floor mat cleaning, and approved sources.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dirty knives being stored between tables on the prep line. Talked to staff about knife storage locations and techniques. Ensure that knives are stored in an easy to clean area, and cleaned every 4 hours.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no quaternary ammonia test strips for the quat sanitizer from the wall that is pre-dispensed. Talked to manager about sanitizer test strips types. Ensure there is the correct test strips for each sanitizer in use. Send picture of obtained test strips within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

Discussed employee storage. The steam table in memory care is now being used to hot hold pans of food for plating resident's meals.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

Calibrated thermometer. Discussed the menu: When serving a HSP (Highly Susceptible Population) only pasteurized eggs may be used, except when baking, hard-boiling and fully cooking eggs for a single order (not combined). Pasteurized eggs must also be used for recipes that contain undercooked eggs, such as hollandaise sauce. Discussed the exclusions and restrictions for asymptomatic employees exposed to foodborne illness pathogens when serving highly susceptible populations (HSP). Provided person in charge with link to FDA "Employee Illness and Person Hygiene".No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed open packages of cream cheese spread and cottage cheese in the server's reach-in and cooked chicken in the cook-line prep cooler without date marks. PIC marked the packages with the correct start date and will retrain employees about the date marking policy and procedure. TCS food must be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed knives stored in between the steam table and prep table on the cook-line. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. Discussed storing the knives and utensils to prevent contamination. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB

Discussed chemical storage and emailed the New Owner folder. Discussed the cleaning frequency of the floor and replacing the rubber mats.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several knives in the rack in the prep area, stored as clean, with food and soil on the blades. PIC will rewash and sanitize the knives. TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed several plates of turkey, rice and pureed turkey with gravy, hot holding in the heated cabinet with internal temperatures of 110-121F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. According to PIC, the turkey and rice was finished cooking less than an hour prior to inspection and was plated and placed into the cabinet just prior to inspection. The hot holding cabinet is used to hold food for service to Memory Care and was observed with an internal temperature below 135F. PIC turned the temperature of the cabinet up and will reheat hot food to 165F, replating if necessary. Discussed ensuring that the cabinet is turned on early enough and at a high enough temperature to maintain TCS foods at 135F or higher. Maintaining cooked TCS foods at 135F or more during hot holding is required to prevent the growth of pathogens. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed an open package of hot dogs and sliced ham, without date marks, in the cook-line reach-in prep cooler. Also observed a package of deli ham in the walk-in cooler without a date mark. PIC marked the packages with the correct start date. TCS food must be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the water pressure of the cold water at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine. According to PIC, a repair has been made to the faucet and a work order exists to replace the sink.

Jun 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.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: April Morgan

Mar 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.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: April Morgan

2023

Nov 13, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed procedures for monitoring temperatures of TCS foods.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: April Morgan

Aug 25, 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.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.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: April Morgan

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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 →