Kindercare

1063 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show five inspections at Kindercare stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Kindercare's 90 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Can opener and multiple utensils stored as clean with food debris and sticky/sticker residue present. PIC removed all items to be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
90
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: -Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter areas where equipment is stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===4TH CONSECUTIVE
4-602.13
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: -Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter areas where equipment is stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===3rd Consecutive
4-602.13
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: -Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter areas where equipment is stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===2nd Consecutive
4-602.13
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kindercare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kindercare on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kindercare?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kindercare.

How does Kindercare compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Kindercare most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa 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.