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Brookdale

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1919 W Carla Vista Dr, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403855

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

89
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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100060202420252026Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 21, 2024 — Routine — score 87 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Jan 27, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 5, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 13, 2025 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 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 history9 on record

2026

Aug 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: integrated pest management control. Recommend: Licensed pest applicator for gnat treatment. Fix broken cove base tile in middle walkway. Deep clean ice machine shield. Add more light traps inside storage and dish pit areas. Ensure light trap inside server area is plugged in. Ensure dumpster lids are closed. Hair restraints for employees. Reminder: main hot well drain pipe needs to be position above main floor drain with minimum 1 inch air gap. Current drain tube needs to be extended.

Jun 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cooling methods. Recommend maintenance on main walk in unit. Of note: all repairs to satellite kitchen are completed. Three door freezer unit is out of order. Dinner: 4:30pm

Mar 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Of note: establishment has ongoing work order to repair server wall that was water damaged.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection in use low temperature dish machine washing tcs food equipment had 0ppm chlorine concentration with inspector and establishment chlorine sanitizer test strips. Units chemical sanitizer was replaced and unit primed 4 times. Unit now has concentration of 100ppm chlorine. ====Food safe sanitizer concentration of chlorine is 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.

2025

Nov 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority foundation3-202.15

Inspector's notes

Four severely dented cans in food storage area. PIC removed cans. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee handled a cell phone, then went to handle butter and clean equipment 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.

Aug 13, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of the keys and lock used for the walk in cooler door.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Employee dumped a large container of ice (filling the sink) into the hand wash sink in the ware wash area. Employee was instructed to use a separate sink to dispose of food items. Ensure that hand wash sinks are used for handwashing only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine that was in use at 0ppm. PIC found that there was no sanitizer connected to the machine and that dish detergent was accidently put on twice. The PIC added sanitizer. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Addl Notes: Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage areas with excess old food debris present. All items were removed to be properly cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Opened container of hard boiled eggs with no date mark in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the eggs were most likely opened over the previous weekend, but was not sure and discarded-see embargo form. House made gelatin item with 7-14 date mark in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that the gelatin was made on Saturday (8-9) and provided a date mark. PHF/TCS food should be 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

May 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

Provided the PIC with date marking handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of the keys and lock used for the walk in cooler door.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Two opened bags of cooked potatoes and a package of ham without date marks in the walk in cooler. PIC was unsure of the items were opened and discarded-see embargo form. PHF/TCS food should be 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. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Two moist cloths stored on the prep table area between uses. PIC removed cloths. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The prep counter and and adjoining counter are not properly 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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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels for the quat sanitizer used at the three compartment sink/buckets.PIC ordered the test strips at time of inspection. Ensure that proper test kit is present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

Jan 27, 2025Routine3 coreA

Provided the PIC with Clean up of Accidents handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed with PIC about contacting Plan Review Department (602.506.6980/www.maricopa.gov) for potential addition of serving line/service kitchen in the Memory Care area.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The prep counter, food prep sink, and adjoining counter are 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 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

The fan, walls, and doors in the reach in cooler in the cook line area have excess dust and soil residue present. PIC stated that the cooler would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment is cleaned frequently enough to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a leak under the hand wash sink in the cookline area. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

Oct 21, 2024Routine2 foundation3 coreB

Provided the PIC with date marking handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple pieces of equipment and utensils in clean storage areas with excess old food debris present. All items were removed to be properly cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Three pans of gelatin and tamale casserole in the walk in cooler with no date marks. PIC stated that all items were made last week (Friday, 10-18) and provided date marks. PHF/TCS food should be 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. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

The prep counter, food prep sink, and adjoining counter are 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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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The cap is missing off of the AVB in the ware wash area behind the dish machine. 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

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

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The wall in mop sink area has a gap/hole around the AC pipe. 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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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Aug 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that PHF/TCS food items are reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds and is done rapidly not exceeding 2 hours.Please correct remaining items from OC Inspection: -Replace missing cap from the AVB in the ware wash area.-Seal the equipment to the walls in the ware wash areas and in the prep areas.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

The wall in mop sink area has a gap/hole around the AC pipe. 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

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →