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Desert Peak Care Center

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8825 S 7th St, Phoenix 85042

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89122

Score based on 14 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 11, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 15, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 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 history17 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: deep cleaning sides and holder of deli slicer. Of note: Establishment is serving at 2 Hospice Pods.

Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hot holding procedures; deli slicer cleaning procedures. Recommend: repairing restroom wall. Adding more FRP to hot station storage walls. Of note: Establishment is currently doing hospital style tray line for all pods except for Green Pod. If wanting to serve at Green Pod would require a Class 2 Food Permit Service Kitchen with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department.

Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Food Borne illnesses and 9 Food Allergies. Recommend: removing homestyle white Medea unit from service. Adding FRP panels to prep wall and wall to left of main dish room area. Repair restroom wall. Provide written procedures for vomit clean ups. Of note: Current two door traulsen unit is under repair. Work order in place for holes in flooring.

2025

Dec 2, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

*Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the in use sanitizer is at proper ppm according to manufactures directions in the cloth buckets and three compartment sink.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Employee washing dishes and equipment did not have the sanitizer in the third compartment filled high enough to properly sanitize the equipment in the sink. The PIC instructed the employee to fill the sink with additional sanitizer and the employee did so. Ensure that equipment/utensils are exposed to chemical sanitizer for proper length of time according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

There is a gap at the bottom of the rear kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Repair or replace the door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. ** Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Food processor, blade, and blender in clean storage with excess water present. PIC removed the equipment to be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Oct 22, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Kitchen is currently in the process of being remodeled and is not in use. The PIC stated that the establishment is actively working with the pest control company and sent the most recent invoices. Violation # 38 will be reinspected at the next routine inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 15, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Juice nozzles and the area around the nozzles have excess soil residue present. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple roaches (in all stages of life) on the floors and walls in the cook line, prep, and storage areas. Multiple flies present (at least 10) on the wall next to the juice machine and in the ware wash area. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Aug 21, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 6/11/25 was verified by the inspector on 8/20/25 via electronic means.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 24, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

The PIC requested additional time to correct violation #38. The reinspection is now scheduled for 7-9-2025.

Jun 11, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is onsite at all times.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The wall below the two compartment sink has sheet rock/drywall repair patch that has gaps and cracks around it. The wall behind the juice dispenser has a large gap present at the corner area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Juice nozzles and the area around the nozzles have excess soil residue present. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-202.15

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Install or repair the door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. * Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Multiple roaches (in all stages of life) on the floors and walls in the cook line. prep, and ware wash areas. Multiple flies present in the storage, ware wash, and office areas. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Mar 4, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Install or repair the door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. * Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

There is a hole in the wall below the two compartment sink and there is multiple missing tiles on the wall behind the cookline area. Ensure that the walls 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

Dec 17, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Observed unpasteurized shelled eggs in walk-in refrigerator. Advised person in charge (PIC) that when serving a HSP (Highly Susceptible Population) only pasteurized eggs must be used, except when baking or hard-boiling. PIC stated the unpasteurized shelled eggs are only used for hard-boiling.

Sep 24, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

There are gaps in the door sweep at the bottom of the receiving door. Repair to eliminate gaps. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Jul 22, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB

Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Multiple pans of chicken fried steak (mechanical and regular)-93-113F in all three steam table units in the cookline and prep areas. PIC stated that the chicken fried steak was made less than thirty minutes prior and had all items reheated. Keep PHF/TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Sausage patties, ham, turkey, and mechanical ham salad-46-66F cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the sausage had began cooling less than 6 hours prior and all other items began cooling about an hour prior. PIC uncovered all items. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

There is a minor leak the spray nozzle facet to the right of the ware wash unit. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2023

Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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: Zach Kehler

Oct 19, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Special Survey conducted at the request of ADHS/MCDPH.Copy of invoices for all food items were requested for the months of August 2023 and September 2023.Copy of all menus for the date range 8/22/23 - 9/30/23 was requested.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted with RS #1225.

Oct 3, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #36 found during the inspection conducted on 09/18/23 was verified by the inspector on 10/03/23 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.

Sep 18, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----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.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,Embargo Lbs: 2,Signer: Zach Kehler

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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.-----Chocolate pudding item with an 8-14 date mark in the walk in cooler. PIC discarded-see embargo form. Turkey lunch meat with an open date of 9-12 and a discard date of 9-22 in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the discard date mark would be adjusted to the proper date of 9-18 and the product would be discarded. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence----Multiple flies present in the kitchen and warewash areas. Ensure that pest control is properly performed. Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected----There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability----The floor in the ware wash area is missing a large area of floor tiles under/to the right of the ware wash unit. There is multiple areas of grout that is damaged/chipped in the ware wash area. Ensure that floor is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →