Brookdale

2122 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

Public records show seven inspections at Brookdale stretching back to 2024. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Brookdale trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored directly on/above broccoli in walk in cooler. PIC relocated the chicken to separate location. Ensure that food is protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display

3-302.11(A1-2)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee handling dirty equipment in ware wash area went to handle clean items 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The cove base is separating from the wall outside of the walk in cooler. There are multiple missing light switch and electrical covers in the reach in freezer room. Ensure that the cove base and light switch/electrical covers are repaired/replaced properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers

Inspector notes: Employee personal drink, lip balm, and lotion items stored on the prep table and shelf over the prep table in the main kitchen area. Personal belongings can contaminate food, food equipment, and food preparation surfaces and consequently must be stored in properly designated areas

6-305.11

Equipment not durable or properly constructed

Inspector notes: Establishment has a homestyle unit that is being used to store PHF/TCS foods (milk, cut melon items, and yogurt) in the service line room. Ensure that the unit is replaced with a NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit for the storage of PHF/TCS foods

4-201.11

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cream based sauce in steam table with an internal temperature of 121*F-134*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to chef, sauce had been in hot holding for about 30 minutes. Sauce was removed and reheated to over 165*F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottle in refrigerator containing resident food. Observed employee beverages with straws and lids next to resident linens and utensils. Discussed creating a designated employee beverage area to keep employee beverages separate from resident food and utensils. Drinks were moved at time of inspection

2-401.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed some organic buildup on the tray inside of the ice machine. Discussed cleaning out the inside of the ice machine frequently enough to prevent buildup. Maintain clean to sight and touch prior to the next routine inspection

4-602.11(E)

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of black organic matter throughout the walls in dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)

6-501.12

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of black organic matter throughout the walls in dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)

6-501.12

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brookdale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brookdale on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brookdale?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brookdale.

How does Brookdale compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Brookdale most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Brookdale's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brookdale have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brookdale means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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