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Little Explorers 2

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2946 E Cheery Lynn Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service · Permit FD2503428

Score based on 1 scored inspection on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Inspection history1 on record

2026

May 14, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed raw shell eggs. Raw shell eggs cannot be combined and cooked but can be served hardboiled to the students. Discussed commercial equipment, such as freezers; household equipment is not approved for use in commercial facilities. The kitchen does not have a ventilation hood. Cooking raw proteins (beef, chicken, etc.) and grease-laden foods requires adequate ventilation.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. 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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the drainpipes from the prep and 3-compartment sink, extending below into the hub (funnel) drain. The drainpipes should be shorter to maintain at least a 1" air gap above the hub drain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →