Inspection Report

Business Name
Citadel Independent Living Facility
Business Address
444 S HIGLEY RD MESA AZ 85206
Permit Number
FD-87834
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
7/16/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: 8TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the wall under and next to the cook-line hand washing sink to have unsealed/exposed drywall and voids around the plumbing protrusions. Also observed the drywall next to the stainless steel at the cook-line to be in disrepair. Please replace/repair the wall behind the handwashing sink, along with the damaged drywall next to the stainless steel (behind the cooking equipment). The wall must be constructed of a smooth, easily cleanable, durable surface that is free of voids/gaps, such as FRP or stainless steel. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Addl Notes: Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the tile or using shatter-proof sleeves for the lights. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

Calibrated thermometer. Emailed the hydration guidance handout. Discussed cleaning/de-liming the dish machine.
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.
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.