The Little Play Avenue

13802 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at The Little Play Avenue, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitizing solutions, testing devices” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The Little Play Avenue scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips at the establishment. Test strips for quaternary ammonia were available, but the establishment uses chlorine sanitizer and does not have quaternary ammonia sanitizer on-site. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide chlorine sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 08/29/2024. Electronic submission of proof of purchase is acceptable
4-302.14
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer on-site at the establishment. Had PIC buy chlorine sanitizer and instructed PIC on instructions for use. Had employee sanitize wares that had been in contact with TCS items (e.g., milk) in sanitizer solution with 100 ppm chlorine as measured on chlorine test strips. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing
4-702.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no method to measure the concentration of sanitizer solutions at the establishment. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 08/19/2024. Electronic submission of proof of purchase is acceptable
4-302.14
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Little Play Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Little Play Avenue on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Little Play Avenue?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions, testing devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Little Play Avenue.

How does The Little Play Avenue compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Little Play Avenue most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Little Play Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Little Play Avenue have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Little Play Avenue 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 The Little Play Avenue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Little Play Avenue is inspected around four times per year on average.