Brookdale
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Brookdale stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Chandler average 95, so Brookdale trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Fingernails not trimmed or maintained
Inspector notes: At time of inspection server had painted purple white nails and adding dressings to open food with no gloves one. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to wear gloves during food preparation
2-302.11
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Three severely dented cans in food storage area. PIC removed cans. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants
3-202.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Juice and tea nozzles in the server pass thru area with excess residue present along the nozzle areas. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked pasta-67F and cut tomato item-50F cooling in the make line unit. The PIC stated that both items were recently prepped/cooked within the last two hours and relocated to the walk in cooler to properly cool. Ensure that food items are cooled in equipment that is arranged to facilitate heat transfer
3-501.15(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket on the reach in cooler in the server pass thru area is in disrepair and split. Ensure that the gasket is repaired or replaced
4-501.11
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cottage cheese with no date mark, sliced ham with 6-1 date mark, pepperoni with illegible date mark, and mashed potatoes with no date mark in the server reach in cooler and walk in cooler. PIC stated that the cottage cheese was opened the previous day and provided a date mark. PIC discarded all other items-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
3-501.18
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm. PIC called to have the dish machine serviced and stated that all dishes would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions
4-501.114(F1-2)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Excess ice buildup in the walk in freezer under the sprinkler and in the floor below it. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair
4-501.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Lactic Acid (Sink and Surface) sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 170ppm. PIC stated that solution would remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
64
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pepperoni with 3-2 date mark and opened cottage cheese with 3-10 date mark in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler in the server pass through area. PIC discarded both items-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
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ground beef stored over bacon on a speed rack in the walk in cooler. *Ground beef was stored on a tray and the bacon was packaged. PIC relocated the bacon to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice machine between uses. PIC relocated ice scoop out of machine. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses to reduce potential contamination
3-304.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall behind where the brooms are stored in the storage area has multiple areas of paint that are chipping. There are holes around the facet and pipe over the mop sink in the chemical storage/mop sink room. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface
6-501.11
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beef roast item-76-86F cooling in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the roast began cooling about six 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: Opened cottage cheese with no date mark in the reach in cooler in the server pass thru area. Banana pudding item with no date mark and two bags of cooked chicken items with no date marks in the walk in cooler. PIC was unsure of when the cottage cheese was opened or when the pudding was made and discarded-see embargo form. PIC stated that the chicken items were made within the last 4 days and provided date marks. PHF/TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date the food shall be consumed or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.18
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brookdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brookdale on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brookdale?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brookdale.
How does Brookdale compare to other restaurants in Chandler?
Brookdale most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.
Has Brookdale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brookdale have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brookdale 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 Brookdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brookdale is inspected around five times per year on average.
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