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Sunshine Convenience Market

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2531 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

95
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 8, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 5, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 5, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-203.11

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 →