Jennifer's Catering
A°3603 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-37224
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history18 on record
2026
Sep 18, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering orders were being filled at time of inspection, so a facilities inspection was conducted.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employees with Certified Food Protection Manager certificates onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed hole in dining room wall about 3in diameter that is exposed to the outdoors, which could allow the potential presence of pests. Must seal hole in wall prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
May 13, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Dish machine was not functioning properly at time of inspection. PIC made a sanitizer bay using bleach. No dishes were being washed at time of inspection. PIC stated catering closes June through August.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS foods such as milks and cheeses in walk-in cooler at temperatures between 48°F and 59°F PIC stated the walk-in had been left open while transferring items into the walk-in cooler. After one and a half hours, the temperatures had not gotten closer to 41°F and TCS ingredients were moved to various functioning cold holding units in the facility. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a sanitizer bucket with over 100ppm chlorine. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in with an internal minimum ambient temperature of 50°F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours. Reinspection will occur on 5/14/26.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cutting boards throughout the facility with many deep grooves. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food preparation being done, facility inspection conducted.
2025
Nov 21, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
reduce months to 6
Sep 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
reducing months to 8
Jun 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed cooling containers, consumer advisory. Per person in charge (PIC) establishment is preparing to take extended summer break and may conduct substantial remodeling. Please follow up with inspector regarding duration of summer break and scope of planned remodel to determine if a remodel permit is required.
Mar 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed par-cooking procedure requirements, protective shielding for bulbs in light fixtures.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Emphasized importance of limiting the amount of time doors to refrigeration units are kept open when stocking items, when possible.
Inspector's notes
Observed soil buildup on wall behind mechanical dishwasher. Also noted buildup on perimeter of vent opening of canopy hood over the dishwasher. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Oct 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Recommended inclusion of consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement when applicable when providing clients with a proposed catering menu to ensure the client can consistently and correctly identify items on the menu that may be offered raw or partially-cooked prior to purchase. Catering vehicle and equipment were observed to be in good condition during the inspection.
Aug 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Discussed condition of cutting boards with person in charge (PIC). Designated catering equipment and vehicle were observed to be in good condition during the inspection.
Mar 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Levi Lopez
2023
Dec 6, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.2nd Consecutive ViolationReinspection 12-15-23Report sent via emailOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe 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: Levi Lopez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. >>>Observed two containers of tomato vodka sauce cooked by the restaurant at 80-100'F in seperate ice baths by the sinks in front of the office. Per Person in charge (PIC), the tomato sauce was cooked 2 hours prior to inspection. The tomato sauce was reheated to 165'F at the time of inspection to restart the cooling process. Cooked foods must be cooled from 135-70'F in the first 2 hours and from 70-41'F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours of cooling. Discussed the importance of proper cooling with the PIC. Provided cooling handout to the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. >>>Observed on menu a reminder for items cooked to order or undercooked, but missing disclosure on menu. Discussed with PIC menu must have disclosure by either describing the product as being raw or undercooked (i.e. raw oysters, burgers cooked to order) or by utilizing an asterisk directing them to a footnote that describes the item as being served raw or undercooked. Reinspection 12-15-23 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Nov 11, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Inspection conducted at Off the Record SPE-23-0656Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Jillian Absalom
Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing... No handwashing station available during inspection. Temporary handwashing station was acquired and set up at time. Please ensure an adequate handwashing (hot water, soap, paper towels, within 15 feet) is available at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 30, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Of note: Establishment was closed from June 18-August 18, 2023 for deep cleaning and vacation. // Discussed consumer advisory with PIC. Menu items that pertain to asterisked consumer advisory must also be labeled with asterisk. Undercooked items required disclosure and disclaimer, i.e. "Items marked (*) come or may be ordered raw and/or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions."Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Levi Lopez
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Observed several items including cooked broccoli, cooked peas, cooked potatoes, and cooked couscous in prep tables/fridges at 55-62*F. PIC stated all items had been prepared within the last two hours. Had PIC move items to walk-in to rapid cool to below 41*F. Prep tables are not designed to cool TCS items, but rather to hold them at temperature. Walk-ins should be utilized to cool TCS products to ensure cooling parameters of 135-70*F within 2 hours and from 70-41*F within an additional 4 hours is met. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 10, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment closed at time of inspection for Summer break. Owner stated restaurant will be open on August 18th.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →