Inspection Report

Business Name
Citadel Post Acute

Business Address
5121 E BROADWAY RD MESA AZ 85206

Permit Number
FD-45322

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
7/16/2025

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Addl Notes: Observed two floor sinks, in dry storage and in the ware washing area, and the employee toilet at the back of the kitchen, to be overflowing onto the floor with sewage. At the beginning of the inspection, the toilet was un-installed, and the waste line was being serviced, all floor sinks were checked by inspector and observed to not have any standing water. During the inspection, the toilet waste line and floor sinks in the back of the kitchen began to back-up. On-site maintenance is addressing the back-up and is working on clearing the line. PIC is voluntarily closing the kitchen and will contact inspector once the plumbing correction has been made, and the affected kitchen areas and equipment have been cleaned and disinfected. Re-inspection within 24 hours. Improper disposal of waste provides a potential for contamination of food, utensils, and equipment and, therefore, may cause serious illness or disease outbreaks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details

Calibrated thermometer.

PIC has voluntarily closed the kitchen, at least through dinner service, and will not reopen until the plumbing lines have been repaired and the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized. The emergency food plan will be used, the kitchen will not be used, including for food prep, and disposable plates and silverware will be used until it is safe and sanitary to reopen.

Contact inspector for re-inspection within 24 hours.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

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