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Citadel Independent Living Facility

444 S HIGLEY RD, MESA, AZ, 85206

Not Participating

Most recent inspection

Date
October 14, 2026
Type
CI Food Routine Inspection
Result
Not Participating
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
3
Jurisdiction
Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ

Violations (3)

  • 47

    Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

    4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed the door of the walk-in freezer not closing completely. The gasket appears to be in good repair; the door or wall may need to be adjusted or repaired in order for the freezer to close completely. According to PIC, the use of the ice cream freezer may be temporary until the walk-in freezer of the main kitchen has been repaired and a work order was created to repair the walk-in freezer door/wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===4th Consecutive

  • 55

    Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

    6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: Observed no cove base installed at the bottom of the cabinets in the front service area and the island at the front service counter, with the beverage machines and steam table. Discussed installing metal or vinyl coved base to prevent water and debris pooling, continued corrosion, and to provide an easily cleanable surface. Coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===6th Consecutive

  • 56

    Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

    6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Addl Notes: Observed exposed light bulbs over the food prep area. Ceiling lights missing the plastic shield tile in ceiling. Discussed replacing the ceiling tile, using shatter-proof sleeves, or shatterproof bulbs to protect food from glass contamination if a bulb were to break. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===5th Consecutive

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.