Sunshine Convenience Market
A2531 E University Dr, Tempe 85288
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02618
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 5, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
The hand sink behind the counter is spraying water up into the air. A towel is currently redirecting the water downward. Person in charge (PIC) needs to repair the hand sink to proper working condition. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 29, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of Raid pest control spray on a rack near the three-compartment sink. Person in charge (PIC) removed the can at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
2025
Sep 4, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Air gap has been restored by tying the hose. Please provide a shorter hose or permanent bracket to maintain the required air gap.
Aug 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Probe thermometer off by 30+*F. Calibrated thermometer to accuracy within one degree of 32*F.
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4-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-Accuracy
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 9/4/25. Hose on waterline in the wall of the mop sink extends to slightly below the flood rim of the mop sink basin. Please repair/adjust to provide proper air gap of at least 1 inch, or provide a back flow prevention device, such as an atmospheric vacuum breaker on the water line faucet.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Feb 19, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment does not have a valid certified food protection manager. Previous CFM certificate expired in 2012, per records. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all time to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. Obtain a CFM from an ANSI certified program prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation *Sixth consecutive repeat violation* 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2024
Oct 8, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment does not have a valid certified food protection manager. Previous CFM certificate expired in 2012, per records. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all time to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. Obtain a CFM from an ANSI certified program prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Fifth consecutive repeat violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Mar 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ Establishment does not have a valid certified food protection manager. Previous CFM certificate expired in 2012, per records. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all time to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. Obtain a CFM from an ANSI certified program prior to the next routine inspection. *Fourth repeat violation*A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Felicia Wheeler
2023
Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ Establishment does not have a valid certified food protection manager. Previous CFM certificate expired in 2012, per records. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all time to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. Obtain a CFM from an ANSI certified program prior to the next routine inspection. *Third repeat violation*Permit not in use at the time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Felicia Wheeler
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →