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3131 E Aire Libre Ave, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-04417

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

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 18, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 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

Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the homestyle refrigerator and freezer. A commercial oven has been purchased and is in the kitchen, waiting to be installed.

2025

Nov 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: Date marking procedures. Reminder: only commercial grade or NSF equivalent ovens are permitted inside the kitchen. Remove no name black and silver homestyle oven. A Certified Food Protection manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation.

Jul 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has replaced homestyle white GE Spectra Oven for silver/black no brand name homestyle oven. The new unit will need to be commercial NSF grade or equivalent. Replace silver/black homestyle oven. As mentioned in previous inspections: Establishment has homestyle white GE Spectra Oven. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF grade or equivalent.Reminder: Current white Whirpool freezer unit is homestyle unit. Label on back lists household unit. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF grade or equivalent.Reviewed and discussed: hand sink access; thermometer usages.

Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: installing splash guard to right side of hand sink; maintenance on main three compartment sink faucet. Of note: Establishment has homestyle white GE Spectra Oven. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF grade or equivalent.

2024

Sep 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: installing splash guard to right side of hand sink; maintenance of upright refrigerator. Recommend only using top shelf for tcs food items. Of note: Establishment has homestyle white GE Spectra Oven. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF grade or equivalent

May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: adding cove base to missing walls to front and right of front entrance to kitchen. Adding splash guard to right side of main hand sink. Adding stainless steel prep table. Of note: Work order to address dripping water from main three compartment sink faucet. Of note: Establishment has homestyle white Spectra Oven. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF grade or equivalent. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The 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-181Food Manager Licenses: 2,Award: A,Signer: Alejandra Espinosa

Feb 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: adding cove base to missing walls to front and right of front entrance to kitchen. Fixing water leakage from main three compartment sink faucet. Adding splash guard to right side of main hand sink. Of note: Establishment has homestyle white Spectra Oven. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF grade or equivalent. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The 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-181Signer: Alejandra Espinosa,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Award: A

2023

Oct 18, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 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.Signer: Alejandra Espinosa,Award: B

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. 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.----Employee observed washing hands in the three compartment sink. Employee was asked to wash hands in the hand wash sink. Ensure that employees wash hands in approved hand sink. 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 →