Cesar Chavez School
A+Cutting Edge4001 S 3rd St, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03473
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed active work orders for bathroom sink.
2025
Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Report emailed.
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple containers of dairy milk measured 44-48'F in milk cooler located in gym area. PIC stated milk cooler is left open during lunch service hours for a total of 2 hours. Milk containers are then returned to refrigeration to be cooled down to 41'F at end of lunch hours, per PIC. Food items have not been out of temperature for longer than 4 hours. PIC provided temperature log with unit measured at 36'F today. Ambient temperature of unit when closed measured 38.8'F. Ambient temperature of unit when fully opened measured 44.4'F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Suggested PIC to either have items time-controlled or to have milk cooler closed during service hours. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
2024
Aug 21, 2024Routine1 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.
Inspector's notes
Observed numerous dead cockroaches throughout the kitchen and several glue traps full of dead pest. Person in charge states they will remove the dead pest as soon as possible. Discussed the importance of maintaining the establishment free of dead pest to prevent attracting live pest. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and received a(n) A Grade. Establishment had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Margarita L.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.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-RequestForm-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Margarita Leal
2023
Aug 15, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Monica M.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Monica Miranda
Aug 14, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection will be conducted within 24 hours. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Monica M.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Monica Miranda
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.---Observed the main walk in cooler having an ambient temperature of 58*F. No TCS foods were observed to have internal temperatures of above 41*F but advised person in charge to store all TCS food items in the milk cooler or freezer until walk in cooler is fixed. Person in charge sates they will have a technician come to repair the unit tomorrow morning. Discussed the importance of having all cold holding units being able to keep an ambient temperature of 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth of TCS foods. Please do not store any TCS foods in unit until it is working properly. Reinspection will be conducted within 24 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest---Observed two glue traps behind the stove being full of dead pest. Person in charge removed the traps and disposed of them at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of removing all dead pest from the establishment immediately to prevent attracting live pest. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →