Merrill Gardens at Anthem

2800 W Rose Canyon Cir, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Merrill Gardens at Anthem four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Merrill Gardens at Anthem's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Chlorine concentration undetectable in low temp dishwasher in kitchen. The inspector assisted PIC with priming and rerunning the dishwasher and the concentration levels consistently tested below 50ppm-100ppm requirement. At the time of inspection requested the PIC place "out of order/do not use" signage on dishwasher and call technician for service repairs. The PIC will instruct employees to take dishware back to main kitchen to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until repairs are completed
4-501.114(A-E)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- No paper towels available for hand drying in 1 of 1 handwash stations in kitchen at the time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. The PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merrill Gardens at Anthem last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merrill Gardens at Anthem on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Merrill Gardens at Anthem compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Merrill Gardens at Anthem most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Merrill Gardens at Anthem's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Merrill Gardens at Anthem have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Merrill Gardens at Anthem means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.