Kindercare

150 N Elm St, Chandler, AZ 85226

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Kindercare has been inspected six times since 2024. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Chandler sits at 95, putting Kindercare on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Green beans-71F cooling in tightly covered container in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that green beans began cooling less than 2 hours prior and the green beans were uncovered. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food

3-501.15(B)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket on the reach in cooler door is split. Ensure that the gasket is replaced and that non-food contact surfaces of equipment are maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* 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)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two packages of turkey thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. PIC relocated the turkey to the reach in cooler. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are thawed using an approved method

3-501.13

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* 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)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The wall and cabinets behind and around the stove area have excess old food debris/soil residue present. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary

6-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kindercare last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Kindercare?

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

How does Kindercare compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

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

Has Kindercare's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kindercare 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 Kindercare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kindercare is inspected around four times per year on average.

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