KinderCare
A7019 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-12637
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
May 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 4, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of food debris and soil on the floor under the equipment and racks along the perimeter of the kitchen. Discussed doing a deep cleaning in order to prevent pest harborage conditions, pathogen growth and for general sanitation. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean to prevent pest activity and pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Oct 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing the expired quat sanitizer test strips and emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.
Inspector's notes
4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed an open container of cream cheese with an open date of 10/10, which is more than 7 days prior to inspection on 10/23, and open packages/containers of American cheese and hummus, without date marks, in the 2-door refrigerator. According to PIC, the hummus and American cheese were opened during the current week and will be labeled with the correct open date. PIC discarded the cream cheese, see embargo form. Discussed creating a policy for date marking and disposition that is consistently used by staff. The Food Code requires that TCS foods be discarded 7 days after opening/prep when held at 41F or less. Day 1 begins the date that a package of TCS food is opened, such as deli meats, or once cooked/prepped, such as noodles or proteins. Adding 6 to the start date (6+1) determines the discard date. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the probe food thermometer to be broken and unrepairable. A thermometer must be used to ensure the proper temperature of foods being received, reheated, cooled etc. Re-inspection 10 days for a probe thermometer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of food debris and soil on the floor under the equipment and racks along the perimeter of the kitchen. Discussed doing a deep cleaning in order to prevent pest harborage conditions, pathogen growth and for general sanitation. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean to prevent pest activity and pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jun 26, 2025Routine1 coreA
Discussed replacing the expired quat sanitizer test strips. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Apr 21, 2025Routine1 coreA
Discussed replacing the quat sanitizer test strips.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
2024
Oct 22, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please submit the application to approve the water dispenser. According to PIC, the company has a plan to correct the plumbing for the installation of the dispenser/filter. Discussed having the plan approved first by submitting the application.
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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
Sep 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory for newly installed water filtration system
Jul 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Discussed installing a rigid drain line for the dish machine, that provides at least a 1" air gap at the floor sink, when the installation of the machine is being completed.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Observed a water dispenser and ice machine to be newly installed. The water supply is from the handwashing sink and the waste line goes into a pump first and then directly connected to the handwashing sink drain line. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Inspector's notes
Observed a produce box of whole cantaloupes stored on the floor, under the handwashing sink. The waste line of the hand washing sink observed to be leaking directly onto the rind of the cantaloupes and water on the floor observed under and surrounding the produce box. PIC discarded the cantaloupes, see embargo form. The cantaloupes were contaminated from the waste water of the hand sink and from the floor (produce box is not entirely enclosed on all sides). Discussed storing food at least 6 inches off of the floor and protecting from any overhead contamination. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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.
Apr 2, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed storing employee food in a designated area in the refrigerator. Embargo form uploaded to EDMS.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Embargo Lbs: 5,Award: B,Signer: Angela Flores
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. >>> Observed 3 open packages of deli turkey, two without dates and one dated 3/9. Also observed opened packages of American cheese dated 3/19 and cream cheese dated 3/20. PIC discarded the turkey, cream cheese, and American cheese for being past the discard date, see embargo form. Discussed 7-day date marking. Day 1 begins the date that a package of TCS food is opened, such as deli meats, or cooked/prepped, such as noodles or proteins. Adding 6 to day one (6+1) determines the discard date. The Food Code requires that TCS foods be dated and discarded 7 days after opening/prep when held at 41F or less. Listeria is the pathogen of concern, which cannot be observed by looking at the food in question. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 27, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed food manager certificates.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Angela Flores
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces >>> Observed an accumulation of soil and what appears to be calcium build-up on the handwashing sink and faucet, prep sink near the entrance door, and the clean-side drainboard of the 3-compartment sink (above the dish machine). Discussed removing soil and build-up. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →