Desert Peak Care Center
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Desert Peak Care Center has been inspected 11 times since 2024. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “outer openings, protected” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Desert Peak Care Center on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee washing dishes and equipment did not have the sanitizer in the third compartment filled high enough to properly sanitize the equipment in the sink. The PIC instructed the employee to fill the sink with additional sanitizer and the employee did so. Ensure that equipment/utensils are exposed to chemical sanitizer for proper length of time according to manufacturer’s directions
4-703.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: There is a gap at the bottom of the rear kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Repair or replace the door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. ** Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment
6-202.15
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food processor, blade, and blender in clean storage with excess water present. PIC removed the equipment to be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing
4-901.11
78
Oct 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple roaches (in all stages of life) on the floors and walls in the cook line, prep, and storage areas. Multiple flies present (at least 10) on the wall next to the juice machine and in the ware wash area. Ensure that proper pest control is performed
6-501.111(C)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Juice nozzles and the area around the nozzles 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)
86
Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Juice nozzles and the area around the nozzles 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)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Install or repair the door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. * Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment
6-202.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The wall below the two compartment sink has sheet rock/drywall repair patch that has gaps and cracks around it. The wall behind the juice dispenser has a large gap present at the corner area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface
6-501.11
86
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Install or repair the door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. * Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment
6-202.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the wall below the two compartment sink and there is multiple missing tiles on the wall behind the cookline area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface
6-501.11
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: There are gaps in the door sweep at the bottom of the receiving door. Repair to eliminate gaps
6-202.15
95
Jul 22, 2024
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: Multiple pans of chicken fried steak (mechanical and regular)-93-113F in all three steam table units in the cookline and prep areas. PIC stated that the chicken fried steak was made less than thirty minutes prior and had all items reheated. Keep PHF/TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage patties, ham, turkey, and mechanical ham salad-46-66F cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the sausage had began cooling less than 6 hours prior and all other items began cooling about an hour prior. PIC uncovered all items. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food
3-501.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: There is a minor leak the spray nozzle facet to the right of the ware wash unit. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Desert Peak Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Desert Peak Care Center on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Desert Peak Care Center?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings, protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Desert Peak Care Center.
How does Desert Peak Care Center compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Desert Peak Care Center most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Desert Peak Care Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Peak Care Center have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Desert Peak Care 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 Peak Care Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Desert Peak Care Center is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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