PlateScore

Phoenix Children's Academy

A

1850 W Germann Rd, Chandler 85286

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-14708

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

Compare with another

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 13, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2024 — Routine — score 55 (2 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Feb 14, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 7, 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 3, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Unable to access the establishment. Lights were off and the phone number on the door went straight to voicemail.

Jan 7, 2026Routine1 coreA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that there is at least a 1” air gap from the end of the discharge pipes to the flood rim of the hub drains at the three compartment sink.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*THIRD 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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

2025

Sep 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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

Inspector's notes

Observed over 200 ppm chlorine in spray bottle located in kitchen area. Water was added to spray bottle to dilute to 50-100 ppm at the time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer levels must be between 50-100 ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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

May 1, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Jan 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 3, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed chlorine concentration with person in charge. Of note: the reach-in cooler was off line. Per the person in charge a new unit has been ordered. TCS food is being stored in the refrigerators in the infant's room.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Notified person in charge and they restocked at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection. ===2nd Consecutive

Show full county text

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.

Feb 14, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.The PIC stated that the refrigerator is scheduled to be replaced in the near future. Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the refrigerator is replaced with an NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Moira G.

Feb 12, 2024Routine2 priority3 foundationD

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 2 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*The PIC stated the daycare menu would be changed to non-TCS food items until the refrigerator is repaired or replaced. A copy of the new menu should be sent to the inspector via email. Provided the PIC with when to wash, date marking, TCS foods, and temperature requirements handouts.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.Award: D,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 52,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Moira Gentzel

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-103.11

Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A)-(O), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties----Employee that was not kitchen staff or getting food for a child/student walked through the kitchen with a young child. Discussed with the PIC that employees that are not kitchen staff and/or getting an items for a student/child should be instructed to not come through kitchen areas. PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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.----No paper towels or hand drying device available at hand wash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.----Multiple boxes stored directly in front of the hand wash sink making it not accessible. PIC relocated the boxes away from the sink. Ensure that all hand wash stations are maintained and easily accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.----Multiple yogurt items, pasta sauce, multiple milk items, vegetable lasagna, lasagna, hummus, and multiple cream cheese items-47-53F in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that all items had been in unit for an extended amount of time and discarded-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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.----Cottage cheese with 1-23 date mark and turkey deli meat with 2-1 date mark in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded both 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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.---Reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 48-49F. PIC removed and/or discarded all food items and stated that the unit would be scheduled for repair or replacement. Ensure that cold holding equipment is able to maintain PHF/TCS foods at 41F or below. *(Food items that were delivered less than 1 hour prior were relocated to a refrigerator in a classroom. The refrigerator temperatures in the classrooms were 34-37F. ) Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Oct 13, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Cooling procedures.Recommend: deep clean drains. Using two top shelves of Superior refrigeration unit. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.Provided Maricopa County Handouts: Date marking & Food storage (SPANISH). Cooling procedures.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-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Moira Gentzel

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. ===Observed inside two door Superior Refrigeration unit with raw eggs stored directly over Mozzarella cheeses and condiments. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw shelled eggs to bottom rack of unit. =====Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. 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. 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 →