PlateScore

Maxwell

A

4970 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-12592

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

93
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 21, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 10, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 Food allergy. Facility serves dinner 4:30pm.

2025

Nov 10, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment only has a homestyle reach in freezer to store TCS food items.(*The unit is on/over a homestyle refrigerator.) Ensure that the unit is replaced with a NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength

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

Inspector's notes

There is excess liquid/residue on the bottom of the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Ensure that equipment is cleaned frequently enough 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

Jul 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* 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.

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Repeat Violation 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer stored over plastic wrap, sugar, and rock salt in the prep area. PIC relocated the chlorine sanitizer to proper location. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Mar 31, 2025Routine1 coreA

Provided the PIC with temperature handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

2024

Dec 16, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC

Provided the PIC with manual ware washing handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage area with excess old food debris present. Employee stated all items would be properly cleaned. Ensure that Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Employee at three compartment sink washing dishes and equipment did not sanitize equipment and did not have sanitizer set up in the third compartment of the sink. The employee was instructed on how to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the equipment. The employee was asked to properly sanitize equipment and did so. Ensure that all food contact surfaces are properly sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Rice-99-102F and chicken-103F in two separate electric skillets in the kitchen area. Employee stated that both items were made for dinner service. (Dinner is scheduled in about 2 hours from time of inspection.) Employee stated that the rice was made about three and a half hours prior and voluntarily discarded-see embargo form. Employee stated that the chicken was made less than an hour prior and reheated. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are held at 135F or above in hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The PIC stated that the establishment is currently in process of replacing the freezer. Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the freezer is replaced with a NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from 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.Signer: Yesenia Soto,Award: A

2023

Nov 7, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: replacing water heater unit. Of note: Establishment is using household White Upright insignia freezer unit in employee breakroom to store frozen foods. All equipment needs to be NSF or equivalent. #37 and #53 Core violations noted on this inspection. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Signer: Yesenia Soto,Award: A

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises. ====Establishment has hand sink directly next to preparation countertop with no splash guard in between hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====(A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas====Establishment is missing FRP or equivalent panels for back splash of three compartment sink and upright oven walls. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable and/or not constructed of proper materials Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 21, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with date marking 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.Signer: Yesenia Soto,Embargo Lbs: 5,Award: B

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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.----Franks with 8-8 date mark, ricotta cheese with 8-11 date mark, and turkey deli meat with no date mark in the reach in coolers. PIC voluntarily discarded all items-see embargo form. . 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 →