Maricopa County, AZ

Kindercare

Permit ID: FD-01713

Permit Type: Daycare Food Service

3524 W Union Hills Dr Glendale 85308

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
21
Proper date marking & disposition
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Observed containers of cream cheese date marked 9/27 and large container of whipped butter without an opened date marking label in kitchen reach-in refrigerator. Food service employee did not know when the butter was opened. Food items were held longer than 7 days. Advised person in charge (PIC) that ready to eat (RTE), time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must not be held longer than 7 days. Employee discarded the food items and PIC stated they will ensure RTE/TCS food are not held longer than 7 days.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed some dried debris in utensil storage drawers underneath kitchen prep counter. Advised person in charge (PIC) that non-food contact equipment which holds utensils and dishware must be cleaned to sight and touch and at a frequency to prevent debris/residue build-up. PIC stated they will have the storage drawers cleaned as soon as possible.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection. Delivered CARL to Director, verified same ownership. Director has a current CFPM certification and is the only person at business with this certification. Recommend having an additional manager or food service employee obtain a CFPM to ensure a person in charge with a CFPM is always present during food operations. Recommend keeping ice readily available to verify/calibrate accuracy of food probe thermometer. Discussed ensuring not overstocking reach-in refrigerator to ensure adequate air flow to keep TCS foods below 41 degrees F. Also, recommend designating a section in refrigerator for employee foods, to separate from children's foods. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed inspection report.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.
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