K.I.D.S. Daycare
A12450 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85029
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-23-03911
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed daily review of food product, test strip expiration dates, and minor facility maintenance at mop sink. Provided big 6 illness, cooling, and date marking handouts
Inspector's notes
Leaks on faucet handles at 3 compartment sink when in use. Please repair.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 21, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed pitcher use for milk serving in the classrooms with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed caulking at designated hand sink to be cracked, missing, or otherwise degraded, rendering the area neither smooth, nor easily cleanable at time of inspection. 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.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Inspector's notes
Observed leaks coming from both the hot and cold water handles at the 3-comp sink. Discussed routine maintenance with PIC. PIC stated that they will have a work order put in to address the issue. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.****Discussed designated area in reach-in refrigerator for personal items.***Discussed date marking ready-to-eat TCS foods within 24 hours if kept past 1 day.
Jun 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 13, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- In reach-in refrigerator, mozzarella string cheese, hot dogs, and cream cheese had internal temperatures ranging from 48°F-53°F. The PIC unsure how long items have been in refrigerator. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. The reach-in refrigerator door was kept partially open, which caused the TCS foods to increase in temperature. Verified with min/max thermometer the refrigerator was able to cool to an ambient temperature below 41°F. Discussed ensuring employees are tightly closing refrigerator doors. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
2024
Oct 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 1, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Karina V.
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -- Observed a significantly water damaged ceiling tile in kitchen above 3-compartment sink. Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be maintained in good repair. Please replace all damaged ceiling panels prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 1, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, chlorine test strips available and onsite.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: building maintenanceNo county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Karina Valde
Nov 20, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Reinspection for test strips to occur by 11/30/2023.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, signage for staff food, limitations of usage of unpasteurized eggsNo 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: Not Participating,Review Notes: QA-DC, changed insection date as inspection did not upload,Signer: Keila Diocochea
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Chlorine test strips unavailable during inspection. Test strips should be available at all times to assess and verify sanitizer solutions are consistently generating the necessary concentration to achieve proper sanitization. Person in charge to have management purchase test strips. Re-inspection to occur by 11/30/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Continue to work on the following items documented from plan review inspection: Repair all remaining bare drywall in the kitchen and mop sink room with a minimum of a semi-gloss paint finish. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 26, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final Construction Inspection - Daycare Food ServiceThis inspection was conducted with the owner.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Karina V. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Complete the following prior to your first routine inspection.1. Finish repairing the drain pipes beneath the food prep sink and 3-compartment sink with minimum 1 in. air-gaps between the ends of the pipes and the flood rim of the floor sink that they drain into.2. Repair all remaining bare drywall in the kitchen and mop sink room with a minimum of a semi-gloss paint finish.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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.
Sep 21, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment Inspection - Daycare Food ServiceThis inspection was conducted with the owner.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Karina V. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Complete the following prior to final permit approval.1. Provide a mop sink with hot and cold water and a faucet with a neck that has a fixed air-gap between the end of the faucet and the flood rim of the sink. Do not install an extendable faucet at the mop sink.2. Attach and seal the food prep sink and three compartment sink to the wall.3. Provide a metal stand for the water heater that allows for cleaning underneath. The water heater should be at least 6 in. off of the floor.4. Provide a cove base finish at all floor/wall junctures throughout the kitchen and mop sink room.5. Provide washable ceiling tiles instead of acoustical tiles in the mop sink room.6. Provide new door sweeps for both back doors.7. Repair all remaining bare drywall in the kitchen and mop sink room with a minimum of a semi-gloss paint finish.
Aug 30, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing Inspection - Daycare Food ServiceThis inspection was conducted with the contractor.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Froy G. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Complete the following prior to final permit approval;1. Provide separate drain pipes that empty into the floor sink with minimum 1 in. air-gaps for the three compartment sink, food prep sink and hand sink.2. Remove the plastic side splashes, screws and old caulk from the inside of the food prep sink. Cover the screw holes with smooth, metal stainless steel plugs.3. Provide a hand sink with stainless steel side splashes in between the food prep sink and three compartment sink.4. Provide FRP on the walls behind, underneath and around the three compartment sink, food prep sink and mop sink.5. Provide a cove base finish at all floor/wall junctures throughout the kitchen and mop sink room.6. Provide washable ceiling tiles instead of acoustical tiles in the mop sink room.7. Provide a self-closer for the kitchen door.8. Provide new door sweeps for both back doors.
Aug 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed by Paul Reeves on 08/11/2023.This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a notification of “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***
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 →