Eternal Spring of Gilbert
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
82
Score
Eternal Spring of Gilbert appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Gilbert restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cook remove gloves and then put on new gloves without washing hands in between glove change. PIC instructed employee to wash hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dry wiping cloth on the cook-line being used to wipe cutting board and then placed back on cook-line. PIC instructed employee to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use. Soiled wiping cloths, especially when moist, can become breeding grounds for pathogens that could be transferred to food. Any wiping cloths that are not dry (except those used once and then laundered) must be stored in a sanitizer solution of adequate concentration between uses
3-304.14
82
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: .>>>Observed raw turkey stored above sliced carrots and onions on the speed rack in walk-in cooler. PIC moved all raw animal proteins below RTE foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination
3-302.11(A1-2)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deli sliced ham with a prepared date of 11/15 and veggie burger with a prepared date of 11/17. Inspection was conducted on 11/26/25
3-501.18
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in refrigerator with a minimum ambient air temperature of 46.2'F using min/max thermometer and maintaining all TCS foods at 41'F or above at the time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain all TCS foods at 41'F or below. Please repair walk-in such that the walk-in maintains all TCS foods at 41'F or below
4-301.11
67
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no quaternary ammonia test strips for the quat sanitizer from the wall that is pre-dispensed. Talked to manager about sanitizer test strips types. Ensure there is the correct test strips for each sanitizer in use. Send picture of obtained test strips within 10 days
4-302.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed dirty knives being stored between tables on the prep line. Talked to staff about knife storage locations and techniques. Ensure that knives are stored in an easy to clean area, and cleaned every 4 hours
3-304.12
86
May 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed open packages of cream cheese spread and cottage cheese in the server's reach-in and cooked chicken in the cook-line prep cooler without date marks. PIC marked the packages with the correct start date and will retrain employees about the date marking policy and procedure. TCS food must be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.17
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in between the steam table and prep table on the cook-line. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. Discussed storing the knives and utensils to prevent contamination. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several plates of turkey, rice and pureed turkey with gravy, hot holding in the heated cabinet with internal temperatures of 110-121F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. According to PIC, the turkey and rice was finished cooking less than an hour prior to inspection and was plated and placed into the cabinet just prior to inspection. The hot holding cabinet is used to hold food for service to Memory Care and was observed with an internal temperature below 135F. PIC turned the temperature of the cabinet up and will reheat hot food to 165F, replating if necessary. Discussed ensuring that the cabinet is turned on early enough and at a high enough temperature to maintain TCS foods at 135F or higher. Maintaining cooked TCS foods at 135F or more during hot holding is required to prevent the growth of pathogens
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open package of hot dogs and sliced ham, without date marks, in the cook-line reach-in prep cooler. Also observed a package of deli ham in the walk-in cooler without a date mark. PIC marked the packages with the correct start date. TCS food must 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several knives in the rack in the prep area, stored as clean, with food and soil on the blades. PIC will rewash and sanitize the knives. TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eternal Spring of Gilbert last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eternal Spring of Gilbert on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eternal Spring of Gilbert?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eternal Spring of Gilbert.
How does Eternal Spring of Gilbert compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?
Eternal Spring of Gilbert most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.
Has Eternal Spring of Gilbert's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eternal Spring of Gilbert have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eternal Spring of Gilbert 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 Eternal Spring of Gilbert inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eternal Spring of Gilbert is inspected around five times per year on average.
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