Desert Garden Montessori School

5130 E Warner Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Desert Garden Montessori School has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Desert Garden Montessori School scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in the main kitchen with the hot water on the right side at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about hot water being on the left side of the handwashing sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer in the three compartment sink actively being used with quaternary ammonium (Quat). Observed the Quat at over 400 ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection
7-204.11
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Garden Montessori School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Garden Montessori School on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Desert Garden Montessori School compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Desert Garden Montessori School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Desert Garden Montessori School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Garden Montessori School have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Desert Garden Montessori School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Desert Garden Montessori School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Desert Garden Montessori School is inspected around four times per year on average.