Desert Cove Nursing Center

1750 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Desert Cove Nursing Center seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Desert Cove Nursing Center's latest score of 100 sits above the Chandler average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a large hole at the corner of the wall going into the warewash area. The wall next to the storage room/back door has been patched, but is not smooth and easily cleanable. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-201.11

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

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

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked and/or opened packages of pork, franks, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and mushroom items all date marked for use within 8-10 days of original preparation, opened, or cooked date. *(All items were within the 7 day time frame.) PIC instructed the employee to properly date mark all items. TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1

3-501.17

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: The nozzles at the coffee machine have excess soil residue present. 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)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The wall next to the storage room/back door and the wall next to the prep sink is in disrepair at the bottom of the wall over the coving area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-201.11

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked oatmeal-84-85F in the walk in cooler. Per employees, oatmeal began cooling two hours and thirty minutes to two hours and forty five minutes prior. PIC discarded the oatmeal-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

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The AVB on the left side of the dish machine is missing the cap. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSEUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a hole in the wall on the left side of the dish machine under the dish rack around the piping. The door frame in the ware wash area is rusted and not cleanable. Ensure that wall and door frame is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The left fan in the walk in freezer is not working. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The AVB on the left side of the dish machine is missing the cap. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: There are two holes in the wall on the left of the dishmachine under the dish rack around the piping and under the spray nozzle mount areas. The door frame in the ware wash area is rusted and not cleanable. Ensure that wall and door frame is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened package of franks, ham, portioned pudding items, and marinara sauce date marked for use within 8 to 9 days. All items were still within the 7 day time frame and the PIC corrected the use by dates. TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1

3-501.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Cove Nursing Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Cove Nursing Center on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Desert Cove Nursing Center?

Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Desert Cove Nursing Center.

How does Desert Cove Nursing Center compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Desert Cove Nursing Center most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Desert Cove Nursing Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Cove Nursing Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Desert Cove Nursing Center 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 Desert Cove Nursing Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Desert Cove Nursing Center is inspected around four times per year on average.

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