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Cactus Kids Preschool

A

7418 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-35652

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 8, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 15, 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

Jun 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: "Fresh Scent" bleach observed in chemical closet of daycare facility. No bleach was observed inside sanitizing compartment of 3-compartment sink. Had discussion with PIC at the time of inspection: Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) prohibits the use of scented bleach in food service establishments. Any chlorine bleach used for food contact surfaces must be an unscented, food-grade sanitizer that contains no perfumes, dyes, or surfactants. The PIC provided proof of an approved chlorine/bleach sanitizer at the time of inspection.

Feb 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 16, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Oct 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Milk, liquid egg, shredded lettuce, and yogurt in reach-in cooler with internal temperatures of 47-50*F. Sliced cheese was also present in the cooler but was recently moved there from the freezer and was still below 41*F and was moved back to the freezer. The other TCS food items in the cooler were in the cooler longer than 4 hours and were discarded. Last known temperature on the cooler was today at 6:15 AM and was recorded at 44*F. Cold held TCS food items 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Main reach-in cooler found maintaining ambient temperature of 47-50*F. No other cooler is available for food storage. The cooler will not be used for cold holding TCS food items until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temerature of 41*F or below. PIC contact repair technician during inspection. Please have the cooler repaired/replaced and maintaining an ambient temperature of 41*F or below prior to re-inspection within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

May 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 3, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and usage/storage of cellphones in kitchens. Provided Food Storage Handout (Spanish) via email.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Trays of raw meatballs stored in the refrigerator on a shelf above sealed containers of milk and a sealed bag of carrots. The meatballs were relocated to a shelf below the milk. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Aug 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of package integrity and personal item storage.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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: A,Signer: Maria Escobedo

2023

Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

Discussed disposal of mop water.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Sarissa Moreno

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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 →