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Abc Preschool

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6311 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-07846

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 5, 2023 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 6, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 26, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 26, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has Homestyle M**tag 5 burner black and stainless steel oven model. If replaced the unit will need to beNSF commercial grade or equivalent. Licensed Pest control insect covered traps for mop sink room. Of note: Establishment has two Reverse Osmosis RO tanks. These tanks will require a RPZ back flow preventer on waterline. Provided via email: Maricopa County RPZ handouts.Recommend: temperature log usage for upright 2 door unit. Maintenance on two door refrigerator.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

***2nd Consecutive Violaion*** Observed several large dead cockroaches inside mop sink/laundry room. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee clean up dead cockroaches. ===== need to remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

Mar 6, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has Homestyle Maytag 5 burner black and stainless steel oven model. If replaced the unit will need to be NSF commercial grade or equivalent.Recommend: replacing can opener. Licensed Pest control insect covered traps for mop sink room. Of note: Establishment has two Reverse Osmosis RO tanks. These tanks will require a RPZ back flow preventer on water line.Provided via email: Maricopa County RPZ handouts; Vomit clean up procedures guide. 9 Food Allergy handout.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed several large dead cockroaches inside mop sink/laundry room. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee clean up dead cockroaches. ===== need to remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. 6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed can opener and holder with sticky residue; with black organic matter all around interior side. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

2025

Sep 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer that was just in use in the three compartment sink above 200 ppm. PIC stated that the sanitizing solution would be remade to proper concentration of 50-100 ppm. Ensure that chlorine sanitizer is at proper concentration of 50-100ppm when used on food contact surfaces and/or according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Cabinet doors under the prep counter area, can opener, and can opener holder with excessive old food debris/sticky residue present. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is onsite at all times. Provided the PIC with clean up of accidents handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that all food contact equipment is in good condition and is free from rust.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple pieces of equipment (scoops) in clean storage with excess water present. PIC stated that equipment would be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

2024

Oct 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 15, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The PIC stated that a work order is in place to replace missing coving in the storage room area.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Gina Lance

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing----The mop sink not sealed to the walls in the laundry room area. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jan 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the mop sink is properly sealed to the adjoining walls in the laundry room area. Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Gina Lance

2023

Sep 12, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, violation #49 has been corrected.A re-inspection is still scheduled for violation #36 on 9-19-23.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Gina Lance

Sep 5, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: C,Signer: Mechile Villanueva

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When 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 entered the kitchen from the bathroom area then went to handle clean dishes at the three compartment sink without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence---Multiple small flies on the cabinets and walls over the three compartment sink and over the stove area. Ensure that pest control is properly performed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law----The drain at the mop sink is not draining and there is standing water in the sink. The PIC called to have the mop sink repaired. Ensure that the plumbing system is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →