Irene Lopez School

A+Cutting Edge

4610 S 12th St, Phoenix 85040

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03468

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 3, 2026Routine1 coreA+

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The hot water connection at the primary hand washing sink in the kitchen is plumbed to the right-hand side. Hot water connections most be plumbed to the left-hand side per IPC 2018 607.4. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 19, 2026RoutinecleanA+

2025

Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Of Note: Discussed active pest control and labeling requirements for chemical containers with PIC. Also observed out of order 2-door reach-in cooler in the kitchen with organic growth throughout. PIC stated that the unit was being picked up and removed from the kitchen within the next 2 days.

Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2024

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Discussed proper storage of personal food items with PIC.

Mar 22, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lourdes Sanchez

2023

Sep 21, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “B” grade.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with 263.Emailed reportOn 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-181.Award: B,Signer: Concepcion Mendoza

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-101.11

Priority Foundation-2-101.11, Pf: Assignment; Person In Charge Present When looking for the person in charge an employee stated that the person in charge was in Mexico and would not return for a few days. A certified food manger must be present at all hours of operation. Informed employee of this policy at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Observed bucket of quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution measure below 150ppm to be used to sanitize tables. Quaternary ammonia must measure at least 150-400ppm. Asked employee to add more sanitizer to the bucket. Explained concentration of quaternary ammonia must be at least 150ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →