Inspection Report

Business Name
Maryland Gardens Post Acute
Business Address
31 W MARYLAND AVE PHOENIX AZ 85013
Permit Number
FD-23-02103
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/2/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 38

Repeat Violation

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed weather stripping at kitchen door, missing at right corner, causing facility to be exposed to the outdoors. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Addl Notes: Observed several flies at service station and mechanical warewashing unit. No fly traps visible. Person in charge provided pest control invoice from 8/29/2025 that do not specify flies as a target. All areas should be free from pest activity. Person in charge to clean area and continue routine pest control visits until activity is gone. Director to provide pest control invoice prior to reinspection on 9/15/2025. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Plumbing at warewashing unit cracked, causing wastewater to leak, creating standing water onto floor. Person in charge stated Maintenance request was placed and plumbing will be fixed this week.

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: ambient air thermometer, personal items, jewelry, date marking, dusting frequency, wall paint, microwave, building maintenance

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.