Inspection Report

Business Name
The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale

Business Address
9185 E DESERT COVE AVE SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260

Permit Number
FD2404887

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
8/26/2026

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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: Observed an accumulation of soil/debris on the inside chute of the ice machine and a build-up of soil/debris in the nozzles and underside of the surrounding nozzle area of the juice machine. Discussed cleaning the nozzles every 24 hours and cleaning the inside of the ice machine as often as necessary to preclude soil accumulations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed several (20+) live fruit flies in the ware washing area. PIC will contact the pest company to schedule a treatment and suspects that the drains need to be cleaned. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies, routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests, and eliminating harborage conditions. Re-inspection 10 days, the invoice can be provided by email. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details

Re-inspection 10 days for violation #38. Discussed ROP fish, which must be removed from the package prior to thawing, while still frozen. Also discussed the expiration dates on the sanitizer test strips.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Observed the area immediately outside of the kitchen, in the dining room, to have had carpet installed where there is a countertop (island) and table that is used for a self-service coffee station and for a buffet with a carving station. According to PIC, the buffet and carving station is setup on weekends and is served by employees. Carpet is not an approved flooring finish in food service areas, and a handwashing sink is required in areas with open food. An onsite meeting can be scheduled to discuss options for the use of this area. Changes to plumbing or food service may require preapproval by Maricopa County. After a discussion with the ED, the buffet service will be discontinued and the carpeted area by the island will no longer be used for food service.

"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.