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15626 S 42nd St, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-60691

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 28, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jul 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: use only top 3 shelves inside 2 door refrigerator for tcs foods. No tcs food storage on bottom. Maintenance on two door commercial refrigeration unit; temperature log usage. Adding new hanging thermometers to two door commercial refrigerator unit.Reminder: maintain dumpster lids closed to prevent insect harborage.

Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: Food borne illness; 9 Food Allergies. Of note: Establishment has Homestyle Frigidaire white freezer unit. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial grade NSF or equivalent. Provided via email: Maricopa County Food Safety signs and symptoms; 9 Food allergy handout.

2025

Oct 7, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that all food contact surface and equipment are in good condition and easily cleanable.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with cooling handout.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Two pans of (canned) refried beans-54-62F cooling in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that the beans were not heated and the cans were opened and portioned about five to five and a half hours prior. PIC discarded-see embargo form. PHF/TCS foods prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.

Jul 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Four containers of cottage cheese items with 7-3 date marks in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded all 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Multiple packages of deli meat wraps-51-53F cooling in covered/closed Ziplock bags and stacked on shelf together. PIC stated that the wraps were made about 3 hours prior and relocated to the reach in freezer to rapidly cool. Ensure that food items are cooled in equipment that is arranged to facilitate heat transfer and is loosely covered and/or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that bleach is not stored over food, equipment, utensils, and single service items.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 28, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The gaskets on the right door of the reach in cooler is in disrepair and hanging. Ensure that the gasket is repaired properly and that equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Aug 6, 2024Routine3 coreA

Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Large deep covered container of ham and egg item-53F cooling at the bottom of the reach in cooler. The PIC stated that the item was recently prepared and the cover was lifted at one side of the container to allow for air flow. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

The gaskets on the right door of the reach in cooler is in disrepair and hanging. Ensure that the gasket is repaired properly and that equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.113

Inspector's notes

Both lids on the outside trash container are open. Ensure that receptacles and waste handling units are kept covered. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles

Jan 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the garbage receptacle is kept closed when not in use.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: A,Signer: Abigail K.

2023

Aug 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that all TCS food items are properly date marked for use within 7 days and are disposed of when the date mark has been surpassed.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Abigail K.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →