Natural Choice Academy
A13840 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD2501796
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history4 on record
2026
Sep 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed requirements for highly susceptible populations (HSP) such as using pasteurized eggs and juice, fully cooking all proteins, not serving raw seed sprouts, and exposures to a person diagnosed with one of the Big 6 foodborne illnesses. Discussed cooling methods and precooling cans in the reach-in refrigerator when possible.
May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed date marking.
Mar 5, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Correction of violation #33 and #36 received by email. Please email the invoice for the refrigerator once it is received.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 24, 2026Routine2 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection in 10 days for the probe thermometer and refrigerator.
Inspector's notes
Observed the reach-in refrigerator with an ambient air temperature of 63F, min/max thermometer. According to PIC, the refrigerator stopped maintaining 41F or less the day prior to the inspection. The refrigerator in the break room and toddler's room is temporarily being used to store the yogurt, string cheese, milk, and sour cream. The refrigeration repair company visited the day prior to the inspection and has parts ordered for the repair, which may be up to two weeks. PIC has adjusted the menu as necessary and is preparing food that is shelf stable and/or held frozen. Equipment for cooling and cold holding TCS food must be sufficient in number and capacity to provide proper food temperatures (41F or below). Re-inspection 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Inspector's notes
No probe food thermometer available at the establishment. Establishment cooks ground beef and chicken from raw. A thermometer must be used to ensure the proper temperature of foods being cooked from raw, cold holding, reheating, cooling etc. Re-inspection 10 days for the probe thermometer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
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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 →