Phoenix Children's Hospital

A+Cutting Edge

1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17475

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Of Note: Observed several walk-in freezers with ice formations on the condenser unit at time of inspection. Per PIC, active work orders exist and are currently being addressed. Ensure icicle formations are removed prior to next routine inspection to prevent contamination and/or equipment failure.

Apr 16, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a policy issue, verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.Of Note: Discussed cleaning frequency of food-contact surfaces with PIC.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed lactic acid sanitizer measured at 3000+ PPM being used for active warewashing at the 3-comp sink at time of inspection. The manufacturer's label on the test strips state that the optimal range for lactic acid sanitizer would be between 704-1875PPM. Discussed routine maintenance for chemical dispenser with PIC. PIC properly diluted the sanitizer to an approved concentration at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Jan 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed importance of ensuring dishes are clean to sight and touch, sanitizer concentration, and pre-cleaning.

2025

Nov 25, 2025Routine1 coreA+

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed plastic curtains in cart washing station with a growth of black organic matter between sheets. Person in charge to implement frequent cleaning schedule with staff. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Report emailed. **Discussed: 1. removing existing items from speed racks when loading at ambient temperature. 2. backflow preventer requirements for faucets installed above large cooking equipment.

Jun 18, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: maintenance to mechanical warewashing unit, hot water availability, backflow preventers

Mar 28, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: dish machine logs, food prep/cooling, consumer advisory

2024

Nov 25, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.During inspection, director informed me of maintenance to mechanical warewashing machine near sushi station. All dishes being washed in large dish room with mechanical warewashing unit sanitizing cycle at a temperature of 163.7*F. Out of order signage placed on inoperable unit.

Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: hot holding temperatures

May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA+

During inspection, person in charge informed me of maintenance to dishwashing unit in Pot washing station. Out of order sign placed. All dishes continue to be manually washed in 3-compartment sink or washed in Main dishwashing room. No dishes to be washed in unit in pot washing station until unit can produce a sanitizing temperature of 160*F or above.No violations noted during inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: tasting, jewelryNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Joeseph Molinar

Jan 31, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No violations noted during inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: hot holding water for utensils, continued maintenance on walk-in freezersNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Joeseph Molinar

2023

Nov 27, 2023Routine1 coreA+

No violations noted during inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: plumbing at hand wash station near tray line, equipment maintenance to chill blasterNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Joseph Molinar

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-303.12

Core-3-303.12 (A), C: Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice; Permeable Packaging Observed packages of ham and sliced meat in direct line of water droppages from ceiling of both walk-in freezers. Ice formations visible on permeable packaging. Items were removed from area and person in charge was instructed to omit food storage from areas. Work order in place to address condensation and wrapping on water line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This address holds 4 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →