Elmwood Senior Living

2555 N Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Elmwood Senior Living eight times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Elmwood Senior Living's 82 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer at 500 ppm in a cloth buckets in the cookline area. PIC adjusted sanitizer to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions

7-204.11

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

Inspector notes: Raw ground beef over lobster items and raw chicken over clams in the walk in cooler. *(All items were packaged and/or on a tray.) PIC relocated all items to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display

3-302.11(A3-8)

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Three packages of turkey items with 12-21 and 12-31 date marks in the walk in cooler. Two packages of franks with 10-7 date marks in the reach in cooler in the cookline area. PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed

3-501.18

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sinks in the ware wash area and employee bathroom. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times

6-301.12

Toilet tissue not available in restroom (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No toilet paper available in the staff bathroom. PIC provided toilet paper. Ensure that all restrooms have toilet paper available at all times

6-302.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Ice machine with brown residue along the left wall area. PIC stated that machine would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice cream scoop stored in standing water between uses Ensure that in use utensils are stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes

3-304.12

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tuna with a prepared date of 9/29/25, potato salad (10/2/25), chicken salad (9/23/25), and noodle salad (9/16/25) in the refrigerator next to the ovens. Also, observed split pee and ham soup in the walk-in with a prepared date of 9/29/25. Date of inspection was 10/9/25

3-501.18

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot water at 85*F at the handwashing sink next to the 3-compartment sink. Notified person in charge and turned up temperature. Water was at 112*F at end of inspection

5-202.12(A)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed large hole in the wall next to ice machine with paper towels stuffed in it. Notified person in charge and they will put in a work order

6-201.11

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing caulk at the 3-compartment sink. Notified person in charge and they will put in a work order

4-402.11

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical dishwasher in kitchen with a chlorine concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) put a do not use sign on dishwasher and PIC will use 3-compartment sink until chlorine concentration in the dishwasher can be corrected to between 50-100 ppm chlorine. Discussed the importance of proper sanitization of dishes and equipment with the PIC at the time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed feta cheese with prep date of 10/15/24 located in the walk-in cooler

3-501.18

Jun 25, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elmwood Senior Living last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elmwood Senior Living on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elmwood Senior Living?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elmwood Senior Living.

How does Elmwood Senior Living compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Elmwood Senior Living most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Elmwood Senior Living's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Elmwood Senior Living have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elmwood Senior Living 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 Elmwood Senior Living inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elmwood Senior Living is inspected around five times per year on average.

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