Mosaic Gardens

850 S Pennington Dr, Chandler, AZ 85224

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Mosaic Gardens has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Mosaic Gardens was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chandler sits at 95, putting Mosaic Gardens on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser near cookline empty. Employee stated it was not working. Discussed putting a roll of paper towel near the handsink when the dispenser is not operational. Maintenance replaced the batteries and provided paper towel

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No proof of certified manager. A certified manager should be on duty at all times of operation

2-102.12(A)

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pan of jalapeño hushpuppies with white mold present over the stove area. (PIC stated that the hushpuppies are requested by the residents in lieu of dinner rolls.) PIC discarded-see embargo form. Discard food items as necessary and ensure that FOOD is safe and unADULTERATED

3-101.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple plates of chicken, corn, and potatoes-89-111F in the two hot holding units in the cookline area. PIC stated that the food items had been plated about twenty minutes prior and relocated the plates to the oven to reheat. *PIC stated that both hot holding units were recently plugged in and had been off. Lunch was scheduled to be served in about an hour. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are held at 135F or above when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed handling personal phone and ear piece, then went to handle food items without washing hands. Second employee entered the kitchen and went to handle the ice scoop without first washing hands. PIC stated that the employees would be asked to wash hands when changing tasks and before handling clean equipment. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 when changing tasks and before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, and clean EQUIPMENT

2-301.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Excess soil residue and trash on the floor and shelf in the ware wash area. PIC stated that the ware wash area would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary

6-501.12

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee personal phone stored prep table being held up with spices next to open food items. Employee relocated the phone to another area. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions

6-501.110

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm. The dish machine was found to not have sanitizer in the bucket. The PIC provided sanitizer at time of inspection. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions

4-501.114(F1-2)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Large, deep covered container of pasta salad-91-92F in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that the pasta had been made about an hour prior and uncovered and divided the pasta to rapidly cool. Second container of covered pasta-86 cooling in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the pasta was made about thirty minutes prior and uncovered the pasta to rapidly cool. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf

3-501.15(A)

Toxic materials not properly labeled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was a blue liquid a chlorine sanitizer container. The PIC was unsure what the liquid was and discarded the chemical item. Ensure that toxic materials/chemical items are properly labeled

7-101.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket in the cookline area with concentration at 0ppm. PIC stated that the establishment was out of quat sanitizer and that chorine sanitizer would be used in the bucket. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions

3-304.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mosaic Gardens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mosaic Gardens on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mosaic Gardens?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mosaic Gardens.

How does Mosaic Gardens compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Mosaic Gardens most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Mosaic Gardens' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mosaic Gardens have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mosaic Gardens 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 Mosaic Gardens inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mosaic Gardens is inspected around four times per year on average.

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