Shellie's Early Start

4616 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Shellie's Early Start has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Shellie's Early Start's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Beans-59F in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that the beans were heated and were placed into the cooler the previous day to cool. PIC discarded -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

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Corn and potatoes-74-84F cooling (stacked and tightly covered) in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that the items began cooling almost 3 hours prior and discarded-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

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Moist cloth stored on prep counter between uses. PIC removed the cloth. Ensure that moist cloths are kept in proper sanitizing solution at all times while not in use to reduce potential bacteria growth

3-304.14

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened package of turkey deli meat with 12-2 date mark and corn with 12-9 date mark in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded both items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed

3-501.18

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shellie's Early Start last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shellie's Early Start on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Shellie's Early Start compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Shellie's Early Start most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Shellie's Early Start's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shellie's Early Start have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Shellie's Early Start inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shellie's Early Start is inspected around four times per year on average.

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