Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates

14930 W Wigwam Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Toilet rooms, enclosed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates' latest score is in line with the Goodyear average of 98. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dark residues observed on surface of deflector shield inside ice machine. PIC had the ice machine wiped down with a sanitizer cloth. Please ensure non-TCS food contact surfaces are cleaned in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of organic matter, residues, or debris
4-602.11(E)
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector notes: Restroom door opens into supply area connected to the main food preparation area. The restroom door was shut. No self-closing mechanism is attached to the door. A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. ***3rd consecutive violation***
6-202.14
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed open at start of inspection. Restroom door opens into supply area connected to the main food preparation area. The restroom door was shut. No self-closing mechanism is attached to the door. a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. ***2nd consecutive violation***
6-202.14
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Spacing around pipe below spray arm area exposes inner wall. Please cover/seal the spacing to protect inner wall
6-201.13
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut melon cubes, internal temperature of 57*F, cooling in walk-in refrigerator. The container the melon was in was covered with a lid squarely on top preventing airflow into the container. PIC stated the melons had been cooling for less than an hour and had the lid placed slightly ajar to allow airflow into container for faster cooling
3-501.15(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scoop store in dry lentils with handle in contact with lentils. PIC removed the scoop from the lentils. Please ensure scoops stored in food products are positioned in a way to prevent possible contamination from handle of scoop
3-304.12
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Clear liquid metal cleaner observed in spray bottle with no label on it. PIC labeled the cleaner and put it away in chemical storage
7-102.11
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed open at start of inspection. Restroom door opens into supply area connected to the main food preparation area. The restroom door was shut. No self-closing mechanism is attached to the door. a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door
6-202.14
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed washing dirty dishes, placing them into the dish machine, and then moving on to handle clean dishes without hand washing in-between. Inspector stopped employee, had them move the previously clean dishes to the dirty side to be cleaned again. Employee then washed their hands before continuing to work. Please ensure hands are washed in-between handling of dirty and clean dishes. Provided when-to-wash poster
2-301.14
86
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open and uncovered container of raw frozen hamburgers stored above open container of raw shelled eggs in lower portion of prep cooler. Open box of raw shelled eggs stored above closed boxes of milk in walk-in cooler. PIC repositioned these items to be in accordance with food safety storage hierarchy. Provided food safety storage hierarchy chart
3-302.11(A1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Date marks missing from shredded chicken, cooked chicken, deli sliced ham, and cut cantaloupe found in walk-in cooler with no date marks on the items. PIC stated most of the items were prepared yesterday with a few being prepared/opened on the weekend. PIC date marked each of the items appropriately. Please ensure date marks are placed on TCS food items within 24 hours of preparation or opening of commercial packaging
3-501.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates?

Across the inspection record, “toilet rooms, enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates.

How does Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates compare to other restaurants in Goodyear?

Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Goodyear average of 98.

Has Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Goodyear Retirement Residence/Estrella Estates means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.