The Forum at Desert Harbor
A13840 N Desert Harbor Dr, Peoria 85381
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77845
Score based on 12 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 history12 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: usage of test strips, spray bottle labels, pest control
Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Active leak at mechanical dishwasher causing standing water throughout warewashing area. Person in charge has a work order in and stated they will arrive tomorrow. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: handwashing and steam table water levels
Jan 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, glove usage, cross contamination, can opener, stacking drying dishes, location of food and sanitizer buckets
2025
Oct 14, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Person in charge able to correctly answer questions regarding: hot holding temperatures, reheating for hot holding, and cold holding. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: consumer advisory, hair restraints, handwashing, reheating for hot holding, date marking
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed vegetable soup in large plastic container in walk-in refrigerator with a preparation date marked for 10/7/2025. Same soup was actively prepped and hot held for upcoming meal service. Several other items throughout kitchen observed with 8 day date markings. Person in charge discarded of soup, replaced with soup prepared that morning, and changed date on improperly dated items. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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).
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 to work with management to schedule exam. 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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Observed sliced grilled chicken in hot holding unit near stove and on service line with an internal temperature ranging 94-113*F. Person in charge removed chicken and reheated to 165*F before placing back in hot holding units. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed a leak at faucet in chemical room mop sink. The backflow prevention valve appeared to be worn and PIC was not sure when it was last serviced. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed food storage hierarchy**
May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 31, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cook to order items
Aug 12, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed proper use of ice baths**
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, and cooked sausage with internal temperature range of 46-55*F while cooling in the walk-in cooler. Lids were tightly shut for all 3 containers. All items were within proper cooling parameters, per PIC. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 36*F at time of inspection. PIC left container lids slightly ajar and internal temperatures were later observed at 44-46*F and dropping. Discussed importance of air circulation during the cooling process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
May 8, 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.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Sylvia M.
Jan 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [18], [3-501.14], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-reminded employee about embargo forms if PIC voluntarily discards food,Signer: Sylvia M.
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. ------- Observed three 5 gallon containers of veggie soup with internal temperature range of 82-93*F inside the walk-in cooler. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 38*F at time of inspection. Per person in charge, the soup was placed in walk-in cooler to cool roughly 4hrs prior to this inspection. Discussed best practices for when cooling products; using shallow containers/pans and the importance of air circulation during the cooling process. Discussed cooling parameters; TCS foods must be cooled from 135*F to 70*F in 2 hours, then further cooled to 41*F in 4 hours for a total of 6hrs. PIC voluntarily discarded the soup at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedThe 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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 60,Signer: Joseph T.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. ----- Observed three 5 gallon containers of veggie soup with internal temperature range of 45-48*F inside the walk-in cooler. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 38*F at time of inspection. Per person in charge, the soup was cooked the day prior to this inspection (Confirmed with date mark sticker). Discussed best practices for when cooling products; using shallow containers/pans and the importance of air circulation during the cooling process. All 3 containers were tightly sealed. Discussed cooling parameters; TCS foods must be cooled from 135*F to 70*F in 2 hours, then further cooled to 41*F in 4 hours for a total of 6hrs. PIC voluntarily discarded the soup at time of inspection. Also observed a tightly sealed container of cooked sausage at 48-50*F internal temp. The sausage was left-overs from breakfast and more than 6hrs had elapsed since it was stored in walk-in cooler. Sausage was discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
This address holds 4 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 →