Excelencia Elementary
B2181 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85006
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05698
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 14, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed with PIC that the temperatures for the temperature logs need to be taken from the internal thermometer not the outside of the unit.
Inspector's notes
Observed cheese sticks, shredded cheese, and chicken salads with internal temperatures ranging 56*F-58*F in the right-side leftmost reach in cooler. The ambient temperature of the unit was 57.2*F, measured using min/max thermometer. PIC stated that these items were placed in the unit 3 hours prior to inspection. Instructed PIC to move the items to the refrigerator. PIC moved these items to the walk-in at time of inspection. PIC agreed to not use the unit for TCS foods until it is capable of holding them at 41*F or below. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
2025
Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge how shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers (AVB).
Inspector's notes
Observed the AVB on the mop sink missing the top portion (cover). AVB still works appropriately but must have the cover to prevent any debris from getting in the system that may cause it to malfunction. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Oct 17, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the storage of the unused hotbox/warmer unit.
Inspector's notes
Observed the mop sink leaking water even when the handles are turned off. Establishment must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Adeline Salcido
2023
Oct 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Miguel Contreras
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 →