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
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
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. Observed containers of cream cheese, sliced/shredded cheeses, and hummus in reach-in refrigerator measuring 48 - 49 degrees F. . Person in charge (PIC) stated the food items had been in the refrigerator for greater than 4 hours. Advised PIC that the food items are time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, which must be held below 41 degrees F. Ambient temperature of refrigerator was 38 - 42 degrees F; however food on upper shelves of refrigerator were below 41 degrees F, and food on lower shelves were above 41 degrees F. Discussed with PIC separation of foods on shelves to ensure cold air flow and uniform temperature of 41 degrees F throughout refrigerator. PIC discarded the food items and stated they will ensure TCS foods are held at proper temperatures.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): The Director with the food protection manager certification was not present during inspection. Advised Person in Charge (PIC) that the PIC shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager, and per paragraph 2-101.11, and be present during all hours of operation. PIC stated they will ensure a Food Protection Manager is present during food operations. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. 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 602-506-6824 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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