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Shellie's Early Start

A

4616 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-41131

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 25, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Homestyle white freezer inside classroom. If replaced the unit will need to be commercial NSF or equivalent. Reminder: ensure ceiling light is shatterproof.

Apr 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand sink set ups. Reminder Hot water on left handle, Cold Water right handle, Correct prior to next routine inspection. Accordion style drains are not permitted. Replace for hard PVC drain pipes. Recommend: ensuring restroom door is self closing. Adding hub drain for air gap rules.

2025

Oct 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Beans-59F in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that the beans were heated and were placed into the cooler the previous day to cool. PIC discarded -see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Jun 25, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Corn and potatoes-74-84F cooling (stacked and tightly covered) in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that the items began cooling almost 3 hours prior and discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Apr 1, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Moist cloth stored on prep counter between uses. PIC removed the cloth. Ensure that moist cloths are kept in proper sanitizing solution at all times while not in use to reduce potential bacteria growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Dec 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about moving the prep table to allow easier access to the hand washing sink.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with date marking handout.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Opened package of turkey deli meat with 12-2 date mark and corn with 12-9 date mark in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded both items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sherry Bauman

2023

Oct 25, 2023RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Shellie Bauman

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →