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A113 E Centre Ave, Buckeye 85326-3107
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-07005
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
Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Catering vendor arrived onsite with TCS food (beef meatball crumbles) around 10:30 AM. An internal temperature of food measured between 110°F-130°F using probing thermometer. The catering vendor stated the meatball crumbles were cooked at the catering facility and placed in warmer on delivery truck less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. The meatball crumbles were reheated to 165°F and placed in hot holding unit at the time of inspection. All other TCS foods were received at proper temperatures. Spoke with management by phone regarding temperature; receiving protocols and corrective actions for TCS items delivered at improper temperatures.
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Hole in wall of cabinet below hand wash station. Small crevices around handles and plumbing in the same cabinet exposing inner wall.
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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 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided bodily fluid cleanup example
Aug 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided Big 6 Illness handout
Apr 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
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: Guadalupe Zepeda
2023
Nov 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
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: Guadalupe Zepeda
Aug 14, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed hand wash station use and access. As PIC's request also discussed sanitizer testing methods and concentrations (200-400 for current Quat Ammonia sanitizer. Always refer to manufacturer's recommendations)The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Guadalupe Zepeda
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 →