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Loving Care

A

300 N Central Ave, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-05480

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

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 8, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not on site at the time of inspection. A 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

Apr 15, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) not on site at the time of inspection. A 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 18, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Left sink basin of 3 compartment sink drain line leaking when in use. Hand wash station faucet cracked and sprays towards the wall when in use.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Coved base missing from wall near entrance to kitchen. Small crevices in caulking and coved base that could be sealed/patched along coved base and countertops.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility repairs and cleaning

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Small crack in faucet's neck at hand wash station allowing water to spray off to the side out of the faucet's neck. Please repair/replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

Nov 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance

Aug 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance and pest control methods

Apr 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-ServicesThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Elizabeth Flores

2023

Nov 8, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Cesar Pavoggi

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting - No lighting available in dry storage room. Please have light fixtures replaced/repaired to provide a minimum of 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor for dry food storage areas Repeat Violations: 3rd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - Small holes in wall above and between coved base near hand wash station. Please repair/resurface these areas to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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 →