Head Start

130 N Hamilton St, Chandler, AZ 85225

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Head Start appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chandler average 95, so Head Start is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up for for equipment and utensils being washed. *The establishment was washing equipment that remained in the center and not sent back to the caterer in a two compartment sink. The establishment did not have anything else set up to sanitize. The PIC set up an additional container at time of inspection to properly sanitize equipment. Ensure that equipment/utensils are exposed to chemical sanitizer for proper length of time according to manufacturer’s directions

4-703.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels for the quat sanitizer used for ware washing. Ensure that proper test kit is present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections

2-102.12(A)

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hamburger patties in the hot holding unit ranging from 110*F to 112*F. Ambient temperature of the unit was 107.2*F using min/max thermometer. Per the person in charge, the hamburger patties were delivered from caterer at approximately 9 am, time of inspection was 9:50 am. Corrected at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Head Start last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Head Start on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Head Start?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Head Start.

How does Head Start compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Head Start most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Head Start's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Head Start have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Head Start 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 Head Start inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Head Start is inspected around three times per year on average.

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