Country Gardens Senior Living
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Country Gardens Senior Living, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Country Gardens Senior Living's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Followup
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical stored on shelf in dish wash area. Operator identified chemical as degreaser and labeled bottle during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
90
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed sweet cream butter, cooked mac and cheese and macaroni salad temperature 42-44 degrees on shelf in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dented cans stored on shelf in dry storage closet. Operator removed dented cans from shelf and segregated food items during inspection.
511-6-1.04(1)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed container of brown sugar without label stored on shelf next to cook line in kitchen. Observed container holding tea and several cooked items without labels stored on shelf in walk in cooler. Advised PIC to properly label all food items during inspection.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee iced beverage without lid stored on food preparation table in kitchen. Person in charge discarded beverage during inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed that the wash and rinse temperature gauges on the dishwasher were not working.511-6-1.05(3)(h)(2)In hot water dishwashers gauges shall be operational for measuring the surface temperature of the utensils.C/A Manager will make arrangements to have these gauges repaired.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
90
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dented cans in the food storage area. 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Cans were moved down to "Dented Cans" section.
511-6-1.04(1)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. According to Code: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A copy was given to PIC through email and instructed to train employees on the employee health policy and keep documentation of training onsite
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Noticed buildup of black mold like substance on inside of ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will drain and clean and sanitize ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed blue color stain and worn out prep top cutting board. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Informed PIC to replace worn-out board within 3 days, and keep prep tops clean and free from observed mildew/biological growth build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy cold steam and makes it difficult to see and ice block building in walk in freezer. Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Technician came and is working on work order to get it fixed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light the office not covered. 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. PIC indicated a technician is working on it.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: : Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be maintained dry; and used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen floor pain scraping and needs to be redone. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will fix in 30 days.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Country Gardens Senior Living last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Country Gardens Senior Living on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Country Gardens Senior Living?
Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Country Gardens Senior Living.
How does Country Gardens Senior Living compare to other restaurants in Union City?
Country Gardens Senior Living most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Union City average of 95.
Has Country Gardens Senior Living's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Country Gardens Senior Living have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Country Gardens Senior Living means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Country Gardens Senior Living inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Country Gardens Senior Living is inspected around two times per year on average.
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