Early Steps

2828 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at Early Steps stretching back to 2024. Early Steps was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
4-203.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
78
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
4-203.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Early Steps last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Early Steps on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Early Steps?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Early Steps.

How does Early Steps compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Early Steps most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Early Steps' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Early Steps have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Early Steps means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.