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Papago Elementary School

A

2013 N 36th St, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18590

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 1, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 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 history10 on record

2026

Apr 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge about leaving breakfast cooler bags open after prepping to encourage proper cooling.

2025

Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 25, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large and deep crack on mop sink basin.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed cove base in disrepair and not attached to wall by mop sink - exposing rough wall. Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Diana Nevarez

2023

Oct 31, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Diana Nevarez

Sep 1, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Internal temperature of cold holding unit measured 38.6*F with min max thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Diana Nevarez

Aug 22, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Diana Nevarez

#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. Observed Chinese chicken chow mein salad in reach in cold holding unit with an internal temperature of 49*F. Person in charge (PIC) stated salads have been in unit since the morning. PIC voluntarily discarded salads. Discussed with PIC that time / temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must cold hold at 41*F and below. 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. At beginning of inspection, temperature of cold holding unit was measured at 50*F with min max thermometer. At end of inspection, temperature of cold holding unit remained at 49*F. Spoke with person in charge (PIC) that temperature of unit must be at 41*F and below. PIC stated they will let manager know to have unit maintenanced. Reinspection to occur on or before September 1st. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →