Brookdale

1610 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Brookdale eight times, with records going back to 2024. Brookdale was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Across the inspection history, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 94, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: *FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excess ice buildup in double door freezer unit under the fan area and along the bottom of the unit. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The cap is missing off of the atmospheric vacuum breaker next to the dish machine. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired

5-205.15(B)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excess ice buildup in double door freezer unit under the fan area and along the bottom of the unit. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Sep 30, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee entered the kitchen and went to get ice from the ice machine and fill pitchers of lemonade without first washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Raw pork item stored directly over open/plated cake items in the reach in cooler. PIC relocated the raw meat to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display

3-302.11(A1-2)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Multiple small flies present in the ware wash area on the walls and under the garbage disposal/dish machine area. Ensure that proper pest control is performed

6-501.111(C)

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

Inspector notes: Employee drink item stored directly over and next to clean equipment on the shelves in the cookline area. PIC removed the drink. Ensure that employees eat and drink where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result

2-401.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is excess ice buildup in double door freezer unit under the fan area and along the bottom of the unit. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brookdale last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Brookdale?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brookdale.

How does Brookdale compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Brookdale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 94.

Has Brookdale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brookdale have averaged around zero 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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