Lovable Kids Kare
A925 N Orange, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment · Permit FD-75009
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Feb 19, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
The PIC (new owner) stated that the establishment went through a change of ownership 8/2025. An NCIR was filled out and sent to the new owner.
2025
Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: OC took place, LLC did not change. Discussed the Reverse Osmosis system that has been installed at the sink in the hallway. The RO system can be removed and replaced with an in-line water filter or has the following requirements which must be approved prior to installation: 1) Replumb the drain line into an approved funnel drain with a 1-inch air gap. Provide a rigid drain line. Current set-up draining into the tailpiece of the hand sink is not approved. 2) Provide an ASSE 1013 RPZ backflow device (recommend stainless steel housing) upstream of the water system. Do not install any copper or brass downstream of the backflow device. Provide a funnel drain below the relief valve of the RPZ backflow device and drain to the floor sink. 3) Test and certify the RPZ backflow device and provide the test report.Emailed new owner packet.
May 20, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the Reverse Osmosis system that has been installed at the sink in the hallway. The RO system can be removed and replaced with an in-line water filter or has the following requirements which must be approved prior to installation: 1) Replumb the drain line into an approved funnel drain with a 1-inch air gap. Provide a rigid drain line. Current set-up draining into the tailpiece of the hand sink is not approved. 2) Provide an ASSE 1013 RPZ backflow device (recommend stainless steel housing) upstream of the water system. Do not install any copper or brass downstream of the backflow device. Provide a funnel drain below the relief valve of the RPZ backflow device and drain to the floor sink. 3) Test and certify the RPZ backflow device and provide the test report.Of note: At the time of inspection the 3-compartment sink faucet had a leak and the freezer door gasket was coming off. A work order was submitted for both.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===5TH CONSECUTIVE
Jan 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the Reverse Osmosis system that has been installed at the sink in the hallway. The RO system can be removed and replaced with an in-line water filter or has the following requirements which must be approved prior to installation: 1) Replumb the drain line into an approved funnel drain with a 1-inch air gap. Provide a rigid drain line. Current set-up draining into the tailpiece of the hand sink is not approved. 2) Provide an ASSE 1013 RPZ backflow device (recommend stainless steel housing) upstream of the water system. Do not install any copper or brass downstream of the backflow device. Provide a funnel drain below the relief valve of the RPZ backflow device and drain to the floor sink. 3) Test and certify the RPZ backflow device and provide the test report.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===4th Consecutive
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine1 coreA
Discussed the Reverse Osmosis system that has been installed at the sink in the hallway. The RO system can be removed and replaced with an in-line water filter or has the following requirements which must be approved prior to installation: 1) Replumb the drain line into an approved funnel drain with a 1-inch air gap. Provide a rigid drain line. Current set-up draining into the tailpiece of the hand sink is not approved. 2) Provide an ASSE 1013 RPZ backflow device (recommend stainless steel housing) upstream of the water system. Do not install any copper or brass downstream of the backflow device. Provide a funnel drain below the relief valve of the RPZ backflow device and drain to the floor sink. 3) Test and certify the RPZ backflow device and provide the test report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Jul 12, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking and chlorine concentration with person in charge. Of note: Freezer door gasket is getting replaced due to freezer door not closing properly.Discussed the water filtration system installed in the hallway near the classrooms. Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems require an approved backflow prevention device and waste water disposal line. Please refer to the carbonated beverage machine requirements (RPZ 1013) on the Backflow Prevention handout sent by email. RO systems require approval from the department prior to installation. Please visit: Please visit: https://www.esd.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental- Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 for additional information and application.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===2nd Consecutive
Jan 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Certified food protection manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. CORRECT PRIOR TO NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTIONDiscussed the water filtration system installed in the hallway near the classrooms. Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems require an approved backflow prevention device and waste water disposal line. Please refer to the carbonated beverage machine requirements (RPZ 1013) on the Backflow Prevention handout sent by email. RO systems require approval from the department prior to installation. Please visit: Please visit: https://www.esd.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental- Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 for additional information and application.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Armida Cota
2023
Oct 6, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Recommend: new outer door seal. Of note: Establishment has work order for employee restroom toilet. Currently using other restrooms in facility. A Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed 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: Armida Cota
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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 →