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Mill Avenue Preschool

4431 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-15005

Score based on 9 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 6, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 5, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 2, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 13, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026Routine1 foundationB°

Lunch at 11am; Dinner at 5pmPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: can opener cleaning procedures. Recommend: adding light bulb shield cover inside mop sink room. Add light bulb and shatter resistant cover inside 2 door refrigerator. Reminder: Water temperature needs to be 110*F at three compartment sink. Re-inspection Tuesday 7/14/2026

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed main hand sink at 92.3F; mop sink at 91.8*F; three compartment sinks at 92.8*F and restroom hand sink at 90*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will call maintenance personnel to correct hot water temperatures at all hand sinks and three compartment sink. ====Hand sinks need to be at 100*F; three compartment sink needs to be at 110*F. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

Apr 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: food borne illnesses & 9 Food Allergy. Sent via email: 9 Food Allergy Handout. Of note: Establishment is in process of replacing mop sink. Recommend: adding shatterproof light bulb to two door True refrigerator unit.

2025

Oct 2, 2025Routine2 coreA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that mop water is properly disposed of in the mop sink or approved sanitary sewage system.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

There is excess dust present on ceiling, wall, and hood in the prep area over the stove. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.110

Inspector's notes

Employee personal bag/purse, shirt, drink, and cell phone charger siting on the prep table next to the aluminum single service pans. Storage of employee possessions was discussed with the person in charge. Personal belongings can contaminate food, food equipment, and food preparation surfaces and consequently must be stored in properly designated areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that all hand wash stations are maintained and easily accessible at all times.

Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that FOOD packages are in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 11, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Clorox disinfecting wipes stored over single service utensils and bowls in the storage area. PIC relocated chemical items. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Gasket on the right door on reach in cooler is split. Ensure that non-food contact surfaces of equipment are maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Sep 5, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that soap is available at the hand washing sink at all times.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Mop head stored in the hand wash sink making it not easily accessible. The mop head was removed from the sink. Ensure that hand wash sinks are used for handwashing only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-101.11

Inspector's notes

Two chemical items in spray bottles without label or identifying information. PIC voluntarily discarded both items. Ensure that toxic materials are properly labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers

Mar 6, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----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.Provided the PIC with CFPM information.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: B,Signer: Jennifer Valenzuela

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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.-----A large bucket was stored directly on/over the handwashing sink making it not easily accessible. The bucket was relocated off of the sink. Ensure that all hand wash stations are maintained and easily accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----The wall in behind the three compartment sink has a hole to the left of the hand wash sink and around the pipe below the three compartment sink. The FRP at the left end of the wall is lifting and not properly attached. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 6, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: B,Signer: Jennifer Valenzuela

#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 in the bathroom area. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. 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 →