Mi Escuelita Child Care
A2747 W Southern Ave, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD-44862
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 6, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has work order to repair employee restroom toilet leakage. Establishment has LG homestyle oven that is not in use and will be removed.Reminder: employees need to have access to restroom at all times. If restroom not usable may need to bring portable restroom for employees.
Inspector's notes
***Third Consecutive Violation*** Observed at time of inspection establishment does have Certified Food Protection manager certificate however manager with certificate was not present during inspection. Certified Food Protection manager and certificate need to be onsite during open hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Apr 2, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: Food borne illness and vomit clean up in Spanish. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair door below prep sink. Establishment has LG homestyle oven that is not in use and will be removed. Provided via email: Spanish document temperature log.
Inspector's notes
***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed at time of inspection establishment does have Certified Food Protection manager certificate however manager with certificate was not present during inspection. Certified Food Protection manager and certificate need to be onsite during open hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2025
Sep 16, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that pest control is done by a licensed pest control technician.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
The whole facet at the handwashing sink is in disrepair and beginning to hang into the sink. The PIC stated that the sink is scheduled for repair within the next three days. Ensure that the facet is properly repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 11, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC
The reinspection is scheduled on 3-25-25.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the bathroom. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Refried beans and three bags of prepped burritos-71-74F in the reach in cooler. Per employee, the beans were heated and prepped for lunch today about three to three and a half hours prior. PIC discarded all items-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.
Inspector's notes
Corn and green beans-53-57F in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that both items were placed into the unit the previous day and discarded-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. *Ambient temperature of the reach in cooler was 41F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
The establishment does not have a working stove or oven to properly heat and hold food items for hot holding. The PIC stated that the previous stove that was in the kitchen was replaced and the current unit is not functioning. The kitchen is currently using a homestyle microwave and a homestyle air fryer to heat food, but has no way to hold the heated food at 135 or above. *The food items are sometimes prepared multiple hours before the meal times. EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be sufficient in number and capacity. Ensure that a working NSF (ANSI) approved commercial stove and/or oven is provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Inspector's notes
There is excess soil residue present on the wall over the reach in freezer. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
The PIC stated that the establishment may have gone through a change of ownership. Permits are not transferrable-please go to maricopa.gov/602.506.6824 to apply for a new permit if ownership change takes place.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring 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.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jessica Gonzalez
Feb 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring 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.Provided the PIC with CFPM information.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Eden S.
2023
Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Jessica Gonzalez,Award: A
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Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
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- 97Knockout SubsA2726 W Southern Ave · 80 m away
- 96McDonald'sA°3255 S 48th St · 90 m away
- 84Vaquero's Carne AsadaA°2602 W Southern Ave · 130 m away
- 100Jack in the BoxA°4749 E Southern Ave · 130 m away
- 98Salad and GoA3229 S 48th St · 170 m away
- 85Mariscos SinaloaA3135 S 48th St · 230 m away
- 88Carniceria SonoraB3135 S 48th St · 230 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →