Inspection Report

Business Name
Garden Ridge
Business Address
18170 N 91ST AVE PEORIA AZ 85382
Permit Number
FD-78713
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
2/11/2026
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge to schedule exam soon for staff. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Violation #: 47

Repeat Violation

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Cold holding unit at service line with an ambient temperature of 45-54*F and

actively leaking into bottom compartment. Towels lined bottom of unit to capture drip. All food held on ice in unit during food service times and placed in walk-in at end of service. All equipment should be in good repair, with refrigeration that holds cold temperature-controlled foods maintaining an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Person in charge to schedule maintenance, replace unit, or cease use of equipment. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: 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.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Leak at ceiling near entrance of dry storage, being caught by garbage can. Walk-in freezer with excessive leaking around piping and at condenser fan, causing ice to accumulate on shelving underneath

unit where food is stored. Person in charge stated both areas are from a leak in the ceiling and roof. All areas should provide food protection and be in good repair. Person in charge to ensure foods are not stored near leaks and stated a work order was placed and will be serviced soon.

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Establishment preparing for 2 hour water outage due to plumbing maintenance on main line on 2/12/2026. Person in charge has portable hand wash stations readily available at each hand sink. All warewashing to be completed prior to outage. Discussed the importance of having hot water available. Staff to fill sinks with hot water of 100*F or above for proper hand washing prior to outage. Person in charge to ensure hot water is properly restored at all hand sinks (100*F), 3-compartment sinks (110*F), and warewashing units (120*F).

Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of prepared plates, cleaning frequency of vents and areas in line of vents

"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.