Creative Center for Early Education

3020 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Creative Center for Early Education has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

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)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Creative Center for Early Education last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Creative Center for Early Education on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Creative Center for Early Education compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Creative Center for Early Education most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Creative Center for Early Education means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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