Shellie's Early Start

26 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Shellie's Early Start appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Shellie's Early Start was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Shellie's Early Start on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Green bean casserole-124F and spaghetti-109-113F cooling at ambient temperature on prep tables in the kitchen. PIC stated that both items were made about an hour and a half prior and stated that both items would be relocated to the reach in freezer to rapidly cool. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf
3-501.15(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs (for baking according to the PIC) stored over cheese in the reach in cooler. (Eggs were stored on a flat and in a box and cheese was packaged.)PIC relocated the cheese. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
86
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened milk with expiration date of 12-30-24 and opened date mark of 12-31-24 in the reach in cooler. Four gallons of milk items with expiration dates of 12-23-24 in the reach in cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded all 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
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

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 Feb 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 zero violations 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.