Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation

2121 W Elgin St, Chandler, AZ 85224
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Chandler facility scores 95, putting Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed on main hot well 5 layers of hot holding soup. Internal temperature of soup on top is at 112*F-122*F with inspector and establishment thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures and reheated soups to above 165*F
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw bacon stored over turkey deli meat in the walk in cooler. (*The bacon was on sheet trays and the turkey was packaged.) The PIC relocated the bacon to proper location. Ensure that food is protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
95
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets in the prep and ware wash areas with concentration at 0ppm. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
90
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cooked Rice-98-108F cooling in a deep, tightly covered container in the walk in cooler. The PIC stated that the rice began cooling approximately about two to two hours and fifteen minutes prior. PIC discarded the rice-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
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket in the cookline area with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage-74F cooling in a covered container in the walk in cooler. Per employee, sausage began cooling at room temp about three and a half hours prior, but was recently placed into the walk in within the last forty minutes. PIC discarded the sausage-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
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing access cover is missing at the mop sink. Ensure that the cover is replaced
5-205.15(B)
95
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee handled personal phone, then went to handle clean equipment from the three compartment sink without washing hands. Second employee handled a bag of trash, then went to grab clean equipment in the ware wash area without washing hands. . Both employees were asked to properly wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands
2-301.14
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)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over pureed eggs and bread items in the walk in cooler. (*The eggs were in original packaging and the pureed items were covered.) Employee relocated the pureed items to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: There is excessive food splatter on the ceiling over the rack to the right of the serving line. There is grease buildup under the three compartment sink. PIC stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation.

How does Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.