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1773 E Mcnair Dr, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-83791

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 24, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 1, 2026 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)89
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County Legal Action. Re-inspection completed virtually. Please see attached files.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection reminded Permit holder that Certified Food Protection manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. During inspection no certificate could be provided. 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

Jul 1, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Add electric outlet cover to outlet to left of hand sink. Reminder: hand sink needs to be 100*F; Prep sink needs to be at 110*F; main three compartment sink needs to be at 115*F.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection reminded permit holder of minimum hot water temperature for the hand sink be at 100*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Hot water with establishment thermometer is at 91*F; inspector thermometer is 96*F-97*F. Re-inspection will be 7/2/2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection reminded Permit holder that Certified Food Protection manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. During inspection no certificate could be provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed main three compartment sink with hot water temperature of 78*F-80. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). Hottest temperature of hot water from hand sink 97*F. Hot water at three compartment sink needs to be 110*F as well as prep sink faucet. Prep sink faucet at 73*F. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-501.19 - Priority Foundation: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Mar 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures. Food Borne illnesses. 9 Food Allergies. Reminder: Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. Recommend: adding hot water line booster to main hand sink. Hot water at hand sinks need to be 100*F. Remove or replace can opener.Provided via email: Food Borne illness; 9 Food allergy handout. Maricopa County Food Safety Documents.Food is catered from FD-78140 Food Catering

2025

Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

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.

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

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

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels for the quat sanitizer used at the three compartment sink. PIC ordered test strips at time of inspection. Ensure that proper test kit is present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

The plastic tray under the drain board has excess soil residue present. Ensure that equipment is cleaned frequently enough to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the test strips are able to accurately measure the sanitizer levels for the 3 compartment sink and are not expired.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 18, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: B,Signer: Alisa Pyper

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils; PHF----Multiple plates in clean storage area with excess old food debris present. PIC removed all items to be properly cleaned. Ensure that Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils are clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 24, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: B,Signer: Megan Montemayor

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.-----Two gallons of milk-51-52F in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that the milk had been used during lunch about three hours prior and relocated to the reach in freezer to rapidly cool. (Milk had dropped four degrees in about 10 minutes.) Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →