Natural Choice Academy

13840 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Natural Choice Academy has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the reach-in refrigerator with an ambient air temperature of 63F, min/max thermometer. According to PIC, the refrigerator stopped maintaining 41F or less the day prior to the inspection. The refrigerator in the break room and toddler's room is temporarily being used to store the yogurt, string cheese, milk, and sour cream. The refrigeration repair company visited the day prior to the inspection and has parts ordered for the repair, which may be up to two weeks. PIC has adjusted the menu as necessary and is preparing food that is shelf stable and/or held frozen. Equipment for cooling and cold holding TCS food must be sufficient in number and capacity to provide proper food temperatures (41F or below). Re-inspection 10 days
4-301.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probe food thermometer available at the establishment. Establishment cooks ground beef and chicken from raw. A thermometer must be used to ensure the proper temperature of foods being cooked from raw, cold holding, reheating, cooling etc. Re-inspection 10 days for the probe thermometer
4-302.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natural Choice Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Natural Choice Academy on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Natural Choice Academy compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Natural Choice Academy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Natural Choice Academy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Natural Choice Academy have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Natural Choice Academy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.