The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale

9185 E Desert Cove Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2025. The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale was last inspected on Feb 11, 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.

The city-wide average for Scottsdale sits at 95, putting The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, observed raw ground beef stored above whole muscle beef on sheet rack. Also observed in walk-in unpasteurized shelled eggs stored above sealed case of sauerkraut. No visible contamination observed. Reviewed food storage with the PIC: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed server handle dirty dishes and then proceed to assemble dressings and soups. Also observed dish employee continually handle dirty dishes and then proceed to handle clean dishes out of the dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employees to hand wash appropriately. ====Employee not washing hands after using/ handling soiled equipment or utensils

2-301.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed not in use can opener with yellow and black organic matter. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee clean can opener. ====Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several tcs food items inside main walk in unit with no date marking. Inside the unit was fully cooked turkey, cooked chicken; cooked beans. All listed food items were preparad and cooled two days prior inside walk in unit. Employee put on appropriate dates to tcs open cooked food items listed. ===•TCS food to 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

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Provide vinyl-faced ceiling tiles in janitors closet, employee restroom and all public restrooms. Repair damage to wall and cabinet under sink in beverage counter. Also repair damaged laminate below main hot line front area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -======3rd Consecutive violation

6-101.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gardens Care Homes Scottsdale have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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