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KinderCare

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3800 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-01711

Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 16, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 24, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cleaning frequency of can opener and routine maintenance for knives with PIC.

Apr 15, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed providers for CFPM certificate.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2025

Sep 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: RO systems, air flow on refrigeration unit

Jul 22, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, location of employee food, RO systems

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Repeat Violation No person on site with a food manager certification. Director to assign to staff soon. THIRD CONSECTIVE VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Feb 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of chemicals, cooling times, temperatures, and methods

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation No person on site with a food manager certification. Director to assign to staff soon. SECOND CONSECTIVE VIOLATION 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

2024

Dec 11, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishement procedures regarding: Hand washing, Labels for spray bottles, and storage of personal items

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation No person on site with a food manager certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

Discussed Establishment Procedures Regarding: cooling methods, refrigerator capacity, maintaining air flow on refrigeratorPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: usage of chlorine for sanitizerNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Alejandra Ramirez

2023

Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logs, refrigeration capacities, usage of iceNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Pamela Truillo

Aug 24, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, reach in refrigerator had an ambient temperature of 41.9*F and dropping. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logs and storage along sides and back walls of refrigeration unit.Inspected with RS #1317No county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Michelle Rose

Aug 22, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke with assistant director, Michelle R., via phone. Technician completed service to unit, and refrigerator has been reorganized for proper air flow. No new deliveries have been accepted, and new probe thermometer on order. Refrigerator remains empty on middle shelf. Re-inspection to occur on 8/24/2023.

Aug 16, 2023Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Upon re-inspection, violation 31 Pf was documented.No storage of temperature controlled foods in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Shelf stable menu provided through 8/21. All leftover temperature controlled foods from prep/meal service to be discarded. Reinspection to occur on 8/22/2023.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: organization of refrigerator, placement of thermometers, temperature logs, cooling methodsNo county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Signer: Michelle Rose,Award: Re-Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Reach in refrigerator with an ambient temperature ranging 43 (top 2 shelves)-50*F (bottom 2 shelves). Foods continue to be stored on bottom shelves. Top shelf unable to cool foods properly or maintain a temperature of 41*F or below (diced tomato 44*F, tomato sauce 49*F, various milk and cheeses 44-50*F). Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Assistant director provided a shelf stable menu for 8/17-8/21, and put in a service request on unit to be serviced tomorrow. Establishment to provide photos of ambient temperature unit, internal temperature of foods, and work order invoice once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 8/22/2023. No acceptance of deliveries or holding of temperature controlled foods in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Aug 15, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationC

No deliveries to be accepted until unit can hold a temperature of 41*F or below. Re-inspection to occur by 8/16/2023 for reach in refrigerator.This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Person in charge was able to correctly answer questions regarding cold holding, reheating for hot holding, and hot holding temperatures. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Signer: Pamela Truillo,Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 74

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Various milks, cheeses, deli turkey, shredded salad mix, etc. in reach in refrigerator with an internal temperature of 46-53*F. Observed various milks, American cheese, mayo, and deli turkey on counter top with an internal temperature of 51-71*F Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 4hrs prior to inspection. Various milks are held above 41*F (in and out of the refrigerator) for a total about 6 hours without temperature control. Mayo was removed from temperature control within 2 hours of inspection, was placed back in unit, and showed reduction in temperature of 48*F. American cheese and turkey were on the counter for an unspecified amount of time and was voluntarily discarded. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge placed sign on shelf in unit to indicate foods on shelf are for discard. Recommended checking temperature before utilizing refrigeration units, keeping foods on ice during prep/service, and placing foods in refrigerators in between tasks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed plastic food storage bags of cantaloupe, diced tomatoes, and garbanzo beans stored in refrigerator on shelf for student food without date marks. All foods must have date markings of when the food was opened and/or 7 days from the open date for discard. Person in charge stated food has been stored in unit for a week and should be discarded. Foods were discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Reach in refrigerator with an ambient temperature ranging 41 (top 2 shelves)-50*F (bottom 2 shelves). Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and will be serviced tomorrow. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 8/16/2023. No acceptance of deliveries or holding of temperature controlled foods in bottom selves of unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →