Citadel Independent Living Facility
A°444 S Higley Rd, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87834
Score based on 13 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 history13 on record
2026
Jul 28, 2026Routine3 coreA°
Facility inspection - kitchen is currently not in use.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: At the time of inspection the roof was leaking near the dish pit. Person in charge will put in a work order.
Inspector's notes
Observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===4th Consecutive
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===6th Consecutive
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
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Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===5th Consecutive
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Apr 17, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===3rd Consecutive
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===5th Consecutive
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Inspector's notes
Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===4th Consecutive
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Jan 13, 2026Routine3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.
Inspector's notes
Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===3rd Consecutive
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Inspector's notes
Also observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2nd Consecutive
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===4th Consecutive
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2025
Oct 15, 2025Routine3 coreA
Discussed the repair of the wall at the cook-line and handwashing sink. The repair appears to be complete. Please install escutcheon rings around the pipe penetrations and caulk any gaps.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the glass door ice cream freezer to be in disrepair. One of the sliding glass doors shattered, and has been replaced with cardboard secured to the freezer with duct tape. Equipment and surfaces in the kitchen must be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, etc, and maintained in good repair. Also observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 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
Code: 6-201.13 : Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Inspector Notes & Corrective Actions: 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
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2ND CONSECUTIVE Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Jul 16, 2025Routine2 coreA
Calibrated thermometer. Emailed the hydration guidance handout. Discussed cleaning/de-liming the dish machine.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: 8TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the wall under and next to the cook-line hand washing sink to have unsealed/exposed drywall and voids around the plumbing protrusions. Also observed the drywall next to the stainless steel at the cook-line to be in disrepair. Please replace/repair the wall behind the handwashing sink, along with the damaged drywall next to the stainless steel (behind the cooking equipment). The wall must be constructed of a smooth, easily cleanable, durable surface that is free of voids/gaps, such as FRP or stainless steel. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Inspector's notes
Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the tile or using shatter-proof sleeves for the lights. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Apr 16, 2025Routine2 foundation3 coreB
Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels or hand drying provision at the hand washing sink at the cook-line and near the prep table. PIC provided a clean wiping cloth to dry hands. A cloth towel can be used to dry hands if a new, clean and unused cloth towel is used each time. Discussed the importance of hand washing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed the hand washing sink at the front service counter and the prep sink without any hand soap. PIC provided soap. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 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
Observed no date on open packages of hot dogs, sliced pastrami, sliced ham, sliced turkey and cut lettuce in the walk-in cooler. PIC dated the TCS foods. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours. 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.
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8th Consecutive Observed a void in the junction around the wall and both handwashing sinks in the kitchen and the dish machine drainboards. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be 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 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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Observed soil accumulations on the hand washing sink and dump sink at the front service area, the 2-compartment prep sink, and drainboards of the dish machine. Discussed cleaning the sinks. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
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Observed no coved base installed at the floor/wall juncture under and next to the dish machine, at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: 7th Consecutive Violation Observed the wall under and next to the cook-line hand washing sink to have unsealed/exposed drywall and voids around the plumbing protrusions. Also observed the drywall next to the stainless steel at the cook-line to be in disrepair. Please replace/repair the wall behind the handwashing sink, along with the damaged drywall next to the stainless steel (behind the cooking equipment). The wall must be constructed of a smooth, easily cleanable, durable surface that is free of voids/gaps, such as FRP or stainless steel. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Jan 15, 2025Routine2 coreA
Emailed the consumer advisory handout. Discussed keeping water in the floor sink below the dish machine while not in use. Also discussed replacing the light bulb covers or using shatter proof bulbs in the prep area/cook-line. Please disconnect the water supply from unused beverage machines to prevent water leaks and pooling. Conducted inspection with RS #871.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
7th Consecutive Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be 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 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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6th Consecutive Violation Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cookline, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the wall behind the handwashing sink, along with the damaged drywall next to the stainless steel (behind the cooking equipment). The wall must be constructed of a smooth, easily cleanable, durable surface that is free of voids/gaps, such as FRP or stainless steel. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Nov 12, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
6th Consecutive Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Also observed the ice machine at the salad bar to be unsealed at the junction with the countertop. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be 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 4-402.12 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing
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5TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cookline, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the wall behind the handwashing sink, along with the damaged drywall next to the stainless steel (behind the cooking equipment). The wall must be constructed of a smooth, easily cleanable, durable surface that is free of voids/gaps, such as FRP or stainless steel. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. 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
Sep 4, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents, date marking handouts, and a blank AMC policy. Discussed cooling methods.
Inspector's notes
5TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Also observed the ice machine at the salad bar to be unsealed at the junction with the countertop. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be 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 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cook-line, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the finishes with smooth, easily cleanable and durable finishes and continue to fill holes/voids in the walls. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. 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
Jun 5, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed raw protein storage. 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: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Karina Villacorta
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. >>> Observed the breakfast menu board, near the entrance door, with "eggs cooked any style" listed as a menu item, without a consumer advisory or asterisk. The establishment uses raw shell eggs, which are offered and served undercooked. Provided PIC with a sample consumer advisory statement. PIC printed the statement to place on the menu and an asterisk to indicate that the eggs may be undercooked. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing >>> Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Also observed the ice machine at the salad bar to be unsealed at the junction with the counter top. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cook-line, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the finishes with smooth, easily cleanable and durable finishes and continue to fill holes/voids in the walls. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Mar 19, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed 7-day date marking, cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents, and consumer advisories. Discussed the juice and coffee beverage machines that were recently installed. Please ensure that an ASSE 1022 is installed on the water line supplying the machines.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.Conducted inspection with RS #871.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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Chevol Morris
Repeat Violation Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing >>> Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Also observed the ice machine at the salad bar to be unsealed at the junction with the counter top. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cook-line, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the finishes with smooth, easily cleanable and durable finishes and continue to fill holes/voids in the walls. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 15, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Kitchen not open during inspection. Physical facilities 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: Edgar Dudley
Repeat Violation Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing >>> Observed a void in the space around the wall and the stainless steel around the 3-compartment sink, the adjacent hand washing sink, and the prep sink with adjacent hand washing sink. Observed the ice machine at the salad bar counter to be rusting at the bottom of the machine. Water and calcium has been puddling at the bottom of the exterior of the machine at the junction with the countertop. Please seal the juncture to prevent further corrosion and remove any soil or debris. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cook-line, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Also observed the wall above the walk-ins to be falling down and the exterior metal wall of the walk-ins to be rusting and in disrepair. Please replace the finishes with smooth, easily cleanable and durable finishes. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 6, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The air conditioning for the kitchen not operational during the inspection. Cooking in the kitchen has been discontinued until the unit has been repaired. Discussed the drain line of the fountain machine.Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and printed during the inspection.Conducted inspection with RS #1485.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: B,Signer: Colin Alvarez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. >>> Low temp mechanical dish machine had a concentration of 0 ppm chlorine while in use. Verified with person in charge's (PIC) test strips. The chlorine sanitizer bucket observed to be empty. PIC will have recently washed dishes rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized. The 3-comp sink will be used to sanitize all kitchenware until the chlorine concentration in the dish machine is at 50-100 ppm. Discussed checking the sanitizer concentration every morning and logging the concentration and necessary corrections before the dish machine is used in order to properly destroy pathogens on the dishes. >>> 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing >>> Observed the ice machine at the salad bar counter to be rusting at the bottom of the machine. Water and calcium has been puddling at the bottom of the exterior of the machine at the junction with the countertop. Please seal the juncture to prevent further corrosion and remove any soil or debris. Equipment that is stationary (not easily moved) and subject to moisture must be sealed and maintained to prevent the harborage of insects and rodents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →