Mi Escuelita Child Care

2747 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Mi Escuelita Child Care, the earliest from 2024. Mi Escuelita Child Care was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Mi Escuelita Child Care's latest score is in line with the Tempe average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector 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
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector 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
5-205.15(B)
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)
90
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector 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
3-501.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector 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
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector 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
4-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector 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
6-501.12
67
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Escuelita Child Care last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Escuelita Child Care on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Escuelita Child Care?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Escuelita Child Care.

How does Mi Escuelita Child Care compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Mi Escuelita Child Care most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Mi Escuelita Child Care's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Escuelita Child Care have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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