Ahwatukee Post Acute
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Ahwatukee Post Acute 10 times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
“In-use utensils, between-use storage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink to left of main juice machine with hot and cold line reversed; drain line was disconnected above main drain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Maintenance will correct issues with hand sink
5-205.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed over 20 live gnats throughout the establishment mop sink; dish area; and main kitchen area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC pest control company is providing services twice weekly
6-501.111(C)
82
Oct 21, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Employee in the tray line/steam table area handled personal phone, then went to handle and wrap food items with plastic wrap without washing hands.PIC stated that the employee would be re-trained on when to wash hands. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands
2-301.14
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In use quat sanitizer in three compartment sink at less than 100 ppm. PIC found the sanitizer container to be empty and stated that the sanitizer would be adjusted to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions
4-501.114(A-E)
74
Aug 21, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee in the prep area put hand into their shirt at their chest area then put on gloves and went to handle cut fruit and clean equipment without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands
2-301.14
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cooked cream of wheat -71F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the cream was wheat began cooling 5 hours prior and discarded -see embargo form. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
74
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cooked oatmeal from breakfast -71F in the walk in cooler cooling for more than 2 hours. Oatmeal was discarded by person in charge-see embargo form. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
Cross connection present or not corrected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hose with shutoff type spray nozzle attached to the mop sink below the air vacuum breaker. The PIC removed the spray nozzle. Keep the spray nozzle disconnected when not in use to ensure backflow prevention
5-205.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple knives stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed the knives. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The right fan in the freezer is not working and there is some ice buildup around the fan area. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair
4-501.11
67
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked oatmeal from breakfast stored in a covered deep pan at 84 deg F in the walk in cooler cooling for more than 2 hours. Oatmeal was discarded by person in charge. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
86
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pureed beef pasta item-98-100F in the steam table. Item was recently placed into the steam table and employee was instructed to reheat the item to a minimum of 135F. Ensure that TCS foods are maintained at 135F or above when hot holding
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken salad, pureed ham, and pureed broccoli with 10-28 date mark in the walk in cooler. The PIC stated that all items were made the previous day and had been accidentally incorrectly date marked. Opened packages and/or prepped ham, sweet potatoes, and turkey items with no date marks in the walk in cooler. The PIC stated that all items were prepped the previous day and provided date marks. All items were still within the 7 day time frame and the PIC corrected the dates. TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1
3-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall under/next to the three compartment sink has a large hole over the coving area. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface
6-501.11
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: The tables around the ware wash unit are not sealed to the walls. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage
4-402.11
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage gravy-83F cooling in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that the gravy was placed into the cooler and began cooling three hours prior and discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less
3-501.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple turkey sandwiches in the walk in cooler with no date marks, half of a turkey sandwich with 8-6 date mark, and ham item with no date mark. PIC was unsure of when the undated turkey sandwiches were made or when the ham was opened and discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. *Second Consecutive Violation
3-501.18
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Knives stored in sanitizing solution cloth bucket between uses. Ensure that in use food utensils are properly stored between uses
3-304.12
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ahwatukee Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ahwatukee Post Acute on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ahwatukee Post Acute?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ahwatukee Post Acute.
How does Ahwatukee Post Acute compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Ahwatukee Post Acute most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Ahwatukee Post Acute's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ahwatukee Post Acute have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ahwatukee Post Acute means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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