Inspection Report

Business Name
KinderCare

Business Address
7019 E BASELINE RD MESA AZ 85209

Permit Number
FD-12637

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
7/17/2024

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 13

Description: Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated

Comments:

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Addl Notes: Observed a produce box of whole cantaloupes stored on the floor, under the handwashing sink. The waste line of the hand washing sink observed to be leaking directly onto the rind of the cantaloupes and water on the floor observed under and surrounding the produce box. PIC discarded the cantaloupes, see embargo form. The cantaloupes were contaminated from the waste water of the hand sink and from the floor (produce box is not entirely enclosed on all sides). Discussed storing food at least 6 inches off of the floor and protecting from any overhead contamination. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Discussed installing a rigid drain line for the dish machine, that provides at least a 1" air gap at the floor sink, when the installation of the machine is being completed.

Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Observed a water dispenser and ice machine to be newly installed. The water supply is from the handwashing sink and the waste line goes into a pump first and then directly connected to the handwashing sink drain line. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

"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.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

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