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KinderCare

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1063 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85203

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-01839

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 17, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 28, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 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 history9 on record

2026

May 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 6, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please note: If the domestic type refrigerators and freezers are to be replaced, they must be replaced with NSF (ANSI) approved commercial units.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Can opener and multiple utensils stored as clean with food debris and sticky/sticker residue present. PIC removed all items to be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2025

Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 28, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thawing methods and chlorine bleach sanitizer concentrations with person in charge.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

-Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter areas where equipment is stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===4TH CONSECUTIVE

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Jan 8, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===4th Consecutive

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

-Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter areas where equipment is stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===3rd Consecutive

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

2024

Oct 17, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===3rd Consecutive

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

-Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter areas where equipment is stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===2nd Consecutive

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

May 9, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Second Consecutive ViolationProvided the PIC with thawing handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Robin Murphy

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing-----Multiple packages of turkey deli meat thawing on the counter at room temp. PIC relocated all items to the reach in cooler. Ensure that TCS/PHF are thawed using an approved method. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces----Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter areas where equipment is stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.To obtain a CFPM Certificate, you must pass an exam administered by an ANSI-Accredited provider.Provided the PIC with CFPM information.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Kellie Rexrode

2023

Nov 28, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core violation #45V is noted on this inspection. Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. A Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed during open hours of operation.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.Of note: Establishment has work order for leaking grease trap. If replaced or new grease trap added above ground will require a review/remodel with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.govThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: B,Signer: Shawnee Batopis

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. ===Observed at time of inspection no hand soap inside dispenser at handwashing station to right of front entrance to kitchen. Notified employee. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee restock hand soap dispenser. =======At all times each hand sink needs to be stocked with hand soap. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength. ====Observed cracks on side corner of counter top to left of hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====== Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →