Kindercare
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Kindercare 10 times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Kindercare is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris and soil on the floor under the equipment and racks along the perimeter of the kitchen. Discussed doing a deep cleaning in order to prevent pest harborage conditions, pathogen growth and for general sanitation. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean to prevent pest activity and pathogen growth
6-501.12
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open container of cream cheese with an open date of 10/10, which is more than 7 days prior to inspection on 10/23, and open packages/containers of American cheese and hummus, without date marks, in the 2-door refrigerator. According to PIC, the hummus and American cheese were opened during the current week and will be labeled with the correct open date. PIC discarded the cream cheese, see embargo form. Discussed creating a policy for date marking and disposition that is consistently used by staff. The Food Code requires that TCS foods be discarded 7 days after opening/prep when held at 41F or less. Day 1 begins the date that a package of TCS food is opened, such as deli meats, or once cooked/prepped, such as noodles or proteins. Adding 6 to the start date (6+1) determines the discard date
3-501.18
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Observed the probe food thermometer to be broken and unrepairable. A thermometer must be used to ensure the proper temperature of foods being received, reheated, cooled etc. Re-inspection 10 days for a probe thermometer
4-302.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris and soil on the floor under the equipment and racks along the perimeter of the kitchen. Discussed doing a deep cleaning in order to prevent pest harborage conditions, pathogen growth and for general sanitation. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean to prevent pest activity and pathogen growth
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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
2-102.12(A)
70
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 6, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector 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
3-101.11
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kindercare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kindercare on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kindercare?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kindercare.
How does Kindercare compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Kindercare most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 two violations 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 seven times per year on average.
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