Tempe Post Acute
A6100 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80066
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Date marking procedures. Recommend: maintenance/replace upright commercial refrigerator closest to dish pit area.Reminder: ownership is listed as: Western Canal Healthcare, Inc.Reminder: City of Tempe does not allow use of garbage disposals.
Jun 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Recommend: deep cleaning and covering deli slicer. Defrost maintenance on main walk in freezer door. Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; date marking procedures. Sealing all small holes in metal wall above three compartment sink. Deep clean ceiling vent above dining room/kitchen door. Adding FRP panels to kitchen wall areas. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair flooring outside main outdoor kitchen doors. Replacing burnt lights.
Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; date marking procedures. Recommend: updating written vomiting and fecal matter clean up procedures. Sealing all small holes in metal wall above three compartment sink. Deep clean ceiling vent above dining room/kitchen door. Adding FRP panels to hot holding wall areas. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair flooring outside main outdoor kitchen doors. Emailed big 5 food borne illness handout.
2025
Oct 15, 2025Routine2 coreA
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the new water dispenser in the dining room has a backflow preventer and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excess ice buildup along the interior top of the reach in cooler next to the steam table area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
The wall in ware wash area/kitchen entry way from the dining room is in disrepair and has a hole present. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jul 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
The ice outside of the freezer has significantly decreased since the previous inspection. The PIC stated that the establishment is still currently working with a company to fully repair the unit and has a current work order.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the chemical dispenser is disconnected when not in use from below the AVB at the mop sink. The PIC stated that the chemical items are no longer in use at the mop sink and stated the dispenser is scheduled to be removed.
Inspector's notes
There is excess ice buildup along the interior top of the reach in cooler next to the steam table area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Turkey and ham deli meat items-61-76F in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that the items had been out of the unit for about an hour to thaw and were recently put back in. The PIC relocated the items to the walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD should be maintained: At 41ºF or less 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.
Apr 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the chemical dispenser is disconnected when not in use from below the AVB at the mop sink and provided plumbing handout. Provided the PIC with a when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The ice outside of the freezer has significantly decreased since the previous inspection. The PIC stated that the establishment is currently working with a company to fully repair the unit and has a current work order.
Inspector's notes
Employee in the cookline area handled raw chicken items to put into the oven, then went to handle clean/in use oven mits and single service items without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination. 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.
Jan 8, 2025Routine2 coreA
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that PHF/TCS food is clearly marked to indicate the date the food shall be consumed or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excess ice buildup in in the walk in cooler directly next to the walk in freezer door along the light switch and coving areas. The PIC stated that the unit is undergoing repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
There is a large hole around the plumbing/pipes at the prep sink. There is a gap between the FRP and stainless steel at the prep sink area. The wall across from the stove is in disrepair and is peeling/bubbling above the coving area on both sides. The coving is separating from the wall and has a significant gap in the steam table area. Ensure that all areas are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Oct 2, 2024Routine1 coreA
Provided the PIC with thermometer calibration handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excess ice buildup in in the walk in cooler directly next to the walk in freezer door along the light switch, coving, and ceiling areas. The PIC stated that the unit is undergoing maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Jul 30, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC
Provided the PIC with when to wash handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee in the ware wash and prep areas scratched head, lifted, and adjusted hat then went to handle clean equipment from the ware wash area without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. 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.
Inspector's notes
No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink across from the ware wash area. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Multiple containers and cartons of milk, dairy, and cottage cheese items-55-60F in the cookline/prep area. The PIC stated that all items were delivered about an hour prior and the employees were unable to put the items away. The PIC relocated the items to the walk in cooler.(Walk in cooler temperature was below 41F.) Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are maintained at 41F 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.
Inspector's notes
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment----There is excess ice buildup in in the walk in cooler directly next to the walk in freezer door along the light switch, coving, and ceiling areas. There is ice build up along the interior of the reach in cooler to the right of the cookline area. There is a leak below the reach in cooler PIC stated that both of the units would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. 2nd Consecutive Violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing----The 2 compartment sink is not sealed to the walls. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
The wall at the mop sink has a hole behind the facet area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. 2nd Consecutive Violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Apr 2, 2024Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: A,Signer: Brenda Bane
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation----Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket in the cookline area with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment----There is excess ice buildup in in the walk in cooler directly next to the walk in freezer door along the light switch, coving, and ceiling areas. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----The wall to the left of the handwashing sink in the cookline area has hole over the coving. The wall at the mop sink has a hole behind the facet area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that hand washing sinks are used for hand washing only and that latex gloves are not used for food preparation due to the possible transmission of the latex protein via food.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: A,Signer: Brenda Bane
2023
Oct 2, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: A,Signer: Brenda Bane
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation----Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment----Excess ice buildup along the interior top are of the reach in cooler closest to the office area where the salad items are stored. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-----The floor drains under the hand wash sink in the cook line area and under the prep table with excess soil residue/old food debris present. PIC stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →