Panda Bear Learning Center
A5345 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix 85015
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-83732
Score based on 11 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 history12 on record
2026
Sep 18, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: storage procedures for employee raw eggs. Must be kept on bottom shelf. Reminder: Certified Food Protection manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. Recommend: clean out outside mop sink from debris build up. Limit food preparation (i.e. if possible more pre cut fruits and vegetables instead of washing fruits and vegetables due to absent food prep sink.)Of note: Establishment has new Kool one freezer unit and homestyle white Kenmore refrigerator. When replaced please ensure units are commercial NSF or equivalent. Example CEU Sanitization is equivalent.
Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 3, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment beginning planning for cabinet replacement and to be complete by 2027. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: usage of test strips
2025
Aug 19, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation No person on duty with food manager certification. Person in charge stated that a staff member has been assigned to take exam soon. SIXTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Counter tops with large chips in surface causing under material to be exposed. Shelving in cabinets deteriorating causing an unsmooth surface. All areas must be sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable. Person in charge to inform owner for maintenance. SIXTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
May 16, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, building maintenance
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation No person on duty with food manager certification. Person in charge stated that a staff member has been assigned to take exam soon. FIFTH CONSECUTIVE 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Counter tops with large chips in surface causing under material to be exposed. Shelving in cabinets deteriorating causing an unsmooth surface. All areas must be sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable. Person in charge to inform owner for maintenance. FIFTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Person in charge was able to correctly answer questions regarding sanitation strength, date marking, and reheating temperatures. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: spray bottles and test strips
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation No person on duty with food manager certification. Person in charge stated that a staff member has been assigned to take exam soon. FOURTH CONSECUTIVE 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed 2 open packages of deli ham without date markings. Person in charge stated one package was opened 4/4 and the other black forest ham, was opened over 7 days prior. Person in charge discarded black forest ham and placed date on other package. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Counter tops with large chips in surface causing under material to be exposed. Shelving in cabinets deteriorating causing an unsmooth surface. All areas must be sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable. Person in charge to inform owner for maintenance. FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 4, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation No person on duty with food manager certification. Person in charge stated that a staff member has been assigned to take exam soon. THIRD CONSECUTIVE 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Counter tops with large chips in surface causing under material to be exposed. Shelving in cabinets deteriorating causing an unsmooth surface. All areas must be sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable. Person in charge to inform owner for maintenance. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
May 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
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 ManagerAt least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATIONDiscussed establishment procedures regarding: sanitationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: A,Signer: Janet Almodoua
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Large crack along ceiling/wall juncture behind reach in refrigerator, causing wall and ceiling to separate from each other. Counter tops with large chips in surface causing under material to be exposed. Shelving in cabinets deteriorating causing an unsmooth surface. All areas must be sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable. Person in charge to inform owner for maintenance. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Feb 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
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 ManagerAt least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date markingNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: A,Signer: Janet Almodoua
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Large crack along ceiling/wall juncture behind reach in refrigerator, causing wall and ceiling to separate from each other. Counter tops with large chips in surface causing under material to be exposed. Shelving in cabinets deteriorating causing an unsmooth surface. All areas must be sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable. Person in charge to inform owner for maintenance. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature monitoring, cooking, hot holding, and reheating for hot holding temperaturesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: A,Signer: Janet Almodoua
Aug 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Director, Poonam S., provided photos via email of new min/max thermometer.
Aug 4, 2023Routine1 foundationB
Reinspection for thermometer to occur by 8/8/2023.Establishment is planning for remodel to cabinets and counter tops. Refer to information sent in email for proper procedures for installation of new equipment and fixtures.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of personal food items, date marking, cooking, hot holding, and reheating for hot holding temperaturesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Poonam Srivastava
Priority Foundation-4-502.11(B), Pf: Good Repair and Calibration Food thermometer onsite unable to maintain reading for accurate temperature documentation of foods. A working thermometer must be in good repair and available on site at all times. Person in charge to purchase new thermometer and have available by reinspection on 8/8/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →