Busy Bees Arizona South Phoenix
A3920 E Southern Ave, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-06939
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: can opener cleaning procedures. Recommend: temperature log usage for both freezer and refrigerator unit; adding internal thermometer for blue air refrigerator; adding light cover tomop sink light switch. Adding FRP for back wall behind oven unit. Duct cleaning for vent inside storage room area. Reminder: commercial refrigerators and freezer are not designed for environments above 90*FProvided via email: temperature log
Apr 14, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted in English/Spanish. Reviewed and discussed: food storage; cooling methods; three compartment set up. Reminder: Food Prep sink should only be used for washing fruits and vegetables. Of note: Establishment is using raw shelled eggs for scrambled breakfast option. Please discontinue this practice. Only Pasteurized or liquid pasteurized eggs should be used for scrambled egg option. Recommend: temperature log; adding internal thermometer for blue air refrigerator; adding light cover to mop sink light switch.Provided via email: 9 Allergy handout; vomit clean up guide.
2025
Oct 14, 2025Routine1 coreA
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that single use items such as foil/aluminum pans are used one time only due to the fact that the pans are not able to withstand the rigors of multiple uses, including the ability to be subjected to repeated washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
Jun 16, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Three severely dented cans in food storage area. Employee removed cans. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Raw shell eggs (for employee use) stored over mayonnaise and cream cheese items in the reach in cooler. Employee relocated the eggs to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Mar 17, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
*Discussed proper manual ware washing and sanitizing of dishes and equipment with the PIC and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discssed proper thawing with the PIC. Provided the PIC with thawing and date marking handouts.
Inspector's notes
Butter-76F stored in the cabinet over the prep table. PIC stated that the butter had been stored in the cabinet since it was delivered the week prior and discarded-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F 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.
Inspector's notes
Opened packages of ham deli meat with 3/7 date mark, plant based meat balls with no date mark, two packages of plant based chicken items with no date marks in the the reach in cooler. PIC discarded the ham and meatballs-see embargo form. PIC stated that both of the chicken items were opened within the last seven days and provided date marks. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
2024
Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment currently has remodel permit RM-11395 open. Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the next inspection for this remodel. Currently allow 7-15 business days to schedule.
Aug 15, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Establishment currently has a pending remodel permit RM-11395. Please correct the items noted on the previous inspection prior to the final construction inspection: 1. Drainpipes cannot be shared with other sinks. 2. All drainpipes must be at least 6 inches off the floor. Wastewater must be indirectly discharge into a floor sink or hub drain with minimum 1” air gap from the finished floor/ flood rim. 3. Provide FRP backsplash behind food prep sink, 3-comp sink, and mop sink. Backsplash must be at least 24 inches above the mop sink’s faucet, and up to the level of splash on prep sink and 3-comp sink. 4. Repair damaged wall behind the mop sink first prior to applying the FRP board. Do not use NRP material on the walls. 5. Ensure all equipment inside the kitchen must be commercial equipment. Household / professional equipment are not acceptable. 6. Provide additional lighting in the kitchen. Light intensity must be 50-foot candle in food prep/ cooking area. 20-foot candle in ware wash and dry storage area. 7. Paint finish on ceiling and walls inside kitchen, dry storage, mop sink and restrooms must be at least semi-gloss paint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that persons unnecessary to the food operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination.
Inspector's notes
Five severely dented cans in food storage area. PIC stated that cans would be removed. Ensure that food packaging is in good condition. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Employee drink machine, drink pods, and creamer items stored on the counter next to the food prep sink and fruit used in the daycare. The PIC stated that the items would be relocated to the employee breakroom. Ensure that there are designated areas for personal items or eating, drinking and tobacco use for personal located to protect food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
Discussed date marking, foods required to be discarded after 7 days and foods not required to be discarded after 7 days.For additional food safety resources visit:https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resourceshttps://www.maricopa.gov/4934/Spanish-Food-SafetyOperator-ResourcesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Lucretia Johnson
2023
Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
Establishment is currently remodelling: New floors. counters, and sinks have been installed. Food is being catered in for service. Milk is being stored on site.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days.Contact Plan Review Department (602.506.6980/esd.maricopa.gov).Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-- The person in charge at the time of inspection was not a certified food protection manager.Correct prior to next routine inspection. SECOND consecutive violation.For information on obtaining manager certification visit https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants**2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed and verified received.------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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Lucvetia Johnson
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 →