Creative Center for Early Education
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
The Creative Center for Early Education, located at 3020 E Cactus Rd in Phoenix, AZ, underwent its most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. This inspection resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 67, with two critical and two minor violations noted. Specific areas of concern included the presence of a Certified Food Protection Manager, proper food separation and packaging, protection from cross-contamination, and the disposition of ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector 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
2-102.12(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw ground turkey stored over milk items and raw chicken stored over strawberries, cheese, and celery in the reach in cooler. PIC relocated all raw items below the ready to eat food items. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A1-2)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Refried beans and hummus with no date marks in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that both items were opened the previous week and discarded-see embargo form. PHF/TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date the food shall be consumed or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.18
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: There is a leak below the three compartment sink. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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