PlateScore

Tiny Tots West

B

1024 W University Dr, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-47842

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

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

95
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 9, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 26, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Provided the PIC with date marking handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Employee backpack and personal items stored in the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Employee removed all items from sink. Ensure that hand wash sinks are used for handwashing only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Opened packages/containers of uncured pepperoni and cottage cheese with no date marks in the reach in coolers. (The cottage cheese expired on 8-16.) PIC discarded both items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

May 19, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

There is no working light in the storage/refrigerator area. There is no working light in the Maxx Cold (white reach in cooler). Ensure that adequate lighting is provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Jan 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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

2025

Oct 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 19, 2025Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thawing methods with person in charge.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The pipe below the mop sink is in disrepair and hanging below the sink. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Dec 9, 2024Routine2 coreA°

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The pipe below the mop sink is in disrepair and hanging below the sink. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reminder: In facilities serving a highly susceptible population, raw shell eggs may only be used for hard boiling or as an ingredient in baking mix for shelf-stable products such as cakes, muffins, brownies, etc.Emailed the inspection report.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,Signer: Pamela Henry

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----The walls over the counters on both sides of the kitchen and next to the backsplash over the stove are in disrepair. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the employee bathroom. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability-------No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the employee bathroom. PIC stated that soap would be provided at the hand wash sink. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained---The hand wash sink in the employee bathroom is extremely slow draining. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 emailed to the establishment.Reviewed and discussed: date marking proceduresOf note: Establishment has installed new imperial commercial oven and burner. Establishment has work order torepair hand sink in employee restroom.A Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate need to be present during open hours of operation.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Pamela Henry

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →