Citadel Independent Living Facility
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2024, Citadel Independent Living Facility has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing
6-201.13
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break
6-202.11
86
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Also observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing
6-201.13
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break
6-202.11
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break
6-202.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the glass door ice cream freezer to be in disrepair. One of the sliding glass doors shattered, and has been replaced with cardboard secured to the freezer with duct tape. Equipment and surfaces in the kitchen must be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, etc, and maintained in good repair. Also observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Code: 6-201.13 : Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Inspector Notes & Corrective Actions: 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing
6-201.13
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing
6-201.13
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the tile or using shatter-proof sleeves for the lights. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles
6-202.11
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels or hand drying provision at the hand washing sink at the cook-line and near the prep table. PIC provided a clean wiping cloth to dry hands. A cloth towel can be used to dry hands if a new, clean and unused cloth towel is used each time. Discussed the importance of hand washing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no date on open packages of hot dogs, sliced pastrami, sliced ham, sliced turkey and cut lettuce in the walk-in cooler. PIC dated the TCS foods. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours
3-501.17
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: 8th Consecutive Observed a void in the junction around the wall and both handwashing sinks in the kitchen and the dish machine drainboards. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage
4-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soil accumulations on the hand washing sink and dump sink at the front service area, the 2-compartment prep sink, and drainboards of the dish machine. Discussed cleaning the sinks. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed no coved base installed at the floor/wall juncture under and next to the dish machine, at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing
6-201.13
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: 7th Consecutive Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage
4-402.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 6th Consecutive Violation Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cookline, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the wall behind the handwashing sink, along with the damaged drywall next to the stainless steel (behind the cooking equipment). The wall must be constructed of a smooth, easily cleanable, durable surface that is free of voids/gaps, such as FRP or stainless steel. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage
6-501.11
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing
Inspector notes: 6th Consecutive Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Also observed the ice machine at the salad bar to be unsealed at the junction with the countertop. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage
4-402.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 5TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cookline, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the wall behind the handwashing sink, along with the damaged drywall next to the stainless steel (behind the cooking equipment). The wall must be constructed of a smooth, easily cleanable, durable surface that is free of voids/gaps, such as FRP or stainless steel. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage
6-501.11
90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: 5TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed a void in the junction around the wall and the handwashing sinks and the dish machine drainboards. Also observed the ice machine at the salad bar to be unsealed at the junction with the countertop. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage
4-402.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the plastic wall covering behind the handwashing sink, next to the cook-line, to be separating from the wall and in disrepair. Please replace the finishes with smooth, easily cleanable and durable finishes and continue to fill holes/voids in the walls. Maintaining the physical facilities in good repair will help to prevent soil accumulation, pathogen growth and pest harborage. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair
6-501.11
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citadel Independent Living Facility last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citadel Independent Living Facility on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citadel Independent Living Facility?
Across the inspection record, “floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Citadel Independent Living Facility.
How does Citadel Independent Living Facility compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Citadel Independent Living Facility most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Citadel Independent Living Facility's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Citadel Independent Living Facility have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Citadel Independent Living Facility 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 Citadel Independent Living Facility inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Citadel Independent Living Facility is inspected around five times per year on average.
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