Inspection Report

Business Name
Kyrene Centennial Middle
Business Address
13808 S 36TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85044
Permit Number
FD-01714
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
8/11/2026
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

Addl Notes: Observed the combi oven in the kitchen without a backflow prevention device. An RPZ backflow prevention device up to ASSE 1013 standards is required to be installed on the water line. Please have this device installed prior to re-inspection on 8/21. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Centennial Middle School (now called Centennial South) is undergoing remodeling. All students, except for elective classes in the F Wing, are located at Kyrene de la Colina's (now called centennial north) school. The Kitchen in centennial is used to cook and prepare foods. The foods are placed on time control, placed onto a covered speed rack, and loaded onto a box truck. The truck transports the foods to the Centennial north kitchen where it is served. As of right now, there is no remodeling taking place in the Centennial South kitchen. Food service is expected to continue this way for the whole school year. Discussed food protection with managers. ///// No food handling was being conducted at time of inspection. Facility inspection conducted. ///// Re-inspection for the backflow device is scheduled for 8/21.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
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
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. For example, 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
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.