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Azalea Villa Assisted Living Center

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217 N Washington St, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79429

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 13, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 1, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 1, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 10, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2026

Aug 10, 2026Routine3 coreA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the wall below the leaking air conditioner is properly repaired.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Clean equipment and utensils being stored directly below at leaking air conditioner. Employee stated that the equipment would be rewashed and relocated. Ensure that EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Two out of three of the lights in the kitchen are not working and the employees placed a lamp in the kitchen for additional lighting. Ensure that the lights are repaired and adequate lighting is provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Jun 1, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

Reminder: In facilities serving a highly susceptible population, raw shell eggs may only be used for hard boiling or as an ingredient in baking mix for shelf-stable products such as cakes, muffins, brownies, etc.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. A CFPM showed up before the completion of the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

In use quat sanitizer at 500 ppm in the three compartment sink. PIC adjusted sanitizer to proper concentration. *Manufactures directions state that the sanitizer should be at 200ppm when used on food contact surfaces. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Feb 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Reminder: In facilities serving a highly susceptible population, raw shell eggs may only be used for hard boiling or as an ingredient in baking mix for shelf-stable products such as cakes, muffins, brownies, etc.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Opened packages of deli ham and cooked pork with no date marks, and hard boiled eggs with 2-18 date mark in the reach in cooler. PIC was unsure of when the pork items were opened and discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. 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.

Feb 2, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

The PIC stated that the establishment went through a change of ownership 12-29-25. An NCIR was filled out and sent to the new owner.ON 2/5/26, it was determined this was not a change of ownership.

2025

Nov 3, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Two cans of Raid insect sprays and and three Raid bait stations stored at the desk area and in multiple cabinets in the kitchen. PIC removed the insecticides from establishment. Ensure that pesticide/insecticides are applied by certified applicator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator

Aug 1, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

Reminder: In facilities serving a highly susceptible population, raw shell eggs may only be used for hard boiling or as an ingredient in baking mix for shelf-stable products such as cakes, muffins, brownies, etc.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge - moving the name sticker on the top of the plates to the bottom. Reminder: In facilities serving a highly susceptible population, raw shell eggs may only be used for hard boiling or as an ingredient in baking mix for shelf-stable products such as cakes, muffins, brownies, etc.

Jul 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge - moving the name sticker on the top of the plates to the bottom. Inspection conducted with RS #1066

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reminder: In facilities serving a highly susceptible population, raw shell eggs may only be used for hard boiling or as an ingredient in baking mix for shelf-stable products such as cakes, muffins, brownies, etc.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Charlene Hall

#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.----Quat sanitizer in three compartment sink at 0 ppm. PIC adjusted sanitizer to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedure.Recommend: using only top two shelves of U-Start upright refrigerator. Covering exposed wood on side counter to right of prep sink.Reminder: all food equipment inside the kitchen needs to be commercial/NSF grade or equivalent.Emailed copy of inspection report and reviewed with the establishment.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Charlene Hall

Sep 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided Maricopa County Handouts: cooling methods; cooling procedures. Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedure, cold holding.Recommend: using only top two shelves of U-Start upright refrigerator. Covering exposed wood on side counter to right of prep sink.Reminder: all food equipment inside the kitchen needs to be commercial/NSF grade or equivalent.Emailed copy of inspection report and reviewed with the establishment.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Charlene Hall

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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 →