Kindercare

1810 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Kindercare has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

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

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *FOURTH 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)
95
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kindercare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kindercare on file is from Jan 20, 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 five times, more than any other issue at Kindercare.

How does Kindercare compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Kindercare most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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.

How often is Kindercare inspected?

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