Desert Garden Montessori School, Inc

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No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed requirements for certified food protection managers with PIC at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge about adding a studor vent to the drainage pipe of the 3-compartment sink to ensure an air gap is present. Reviewed and provided handout for date marking procedures for frozen food items at time of inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: No catering was taking place at time of inspection. A Facilities inspection was conducted. >>>Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) items labeled 'Keep Refrigerated' shall have a date mark of the day it was opened + 6 days to hold for a total of 7 days before discarding. >>>Observed an unlabeled jar of a bright blue powder and a bright yellow powder on the seasoning shelf. Per PIC they are natural food dyes used when a class is taught in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: No caterings taking place at time of inspection and a facilities inspection took place at time of inspection.

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: No catering taking place at time of inspection. A facilities inspection completed. Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Valerie Della Valle

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) how to clean the ice machine and to keep employee food on bottom shelf in cold holding. No Catering taking place at time of inspection a facilities inspection was completed.Report sent via emailOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Valerie Della Valle

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report e-mailed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Valerie D

Food Catering, class 5OC re-inspection was conducted with the manager, Valerie D. The establishment is not open and operating. School is not back in session. Manager is a certified food protection manager (CFPM). The person in charge must be a CFPM and must be on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must have food handlers’ certifications. Maintain all food handlers and CFPMs’ certifications on site for inspection purpose.Permit is approved.Please address the item in the report prior to the re-inspection on 9/14/23:The establishment is not participating in the award program and has 1 Priority violations and 0 Priority Foundation violation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner.Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the next inspection. Allow 7-15 business days to schedule.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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Award: Not Participating,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 3,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-DB,Signer: Valerie Dela Valle