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4 Sons Food Store

13779 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02661

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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1000602023202420252026Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 29, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 6, 2025 — Routine — score 81 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)May 12, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Oct 21, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Mar 4, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***Fifth Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No hand drying towels at handwashing sink. Disposable hand drying towels were provided at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with hand drying towels at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Inspector's notes

***Eighth Consecutive Violation*** No dedicated janitorial sink in the facility. Provide a janitorial sink separate from handwashing sink as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink

2025

Oct 21, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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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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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Inspector's notes

No dedicated janitorial sink in the facility. Provide a janitorial sink separate from handwashing sink as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink

May 12, 2025Re-Inspection4 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, the violation due for correction has been corrected. Plumbing observed in good working order. Drain covers in women's restroom and outside the restrooms are not firmly attached, and concrete hole where plumbing repair was conducted is covered with plywood. Finish all repairs in an approved manner as needed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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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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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed soiled surfaces including the soda dispenser nozzles, the area around the soda nozzles, and the area around the cheese dispenser nozzles. Detail clean as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Inspector's notes

No dedicated janitorial sink in the facility. Provide a janitorial sink separate from handwashing sink as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

In back room, the floors are sticky and soiled. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 6, 2025Routine1 priority4 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure bagged ice labels note the specific store location where the packaging occurs.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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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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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed soiled surfaces including the soda dispenser nozzles, the area around the soda nozzles, and the area around the cheese dispenser nozzles. Detail clean as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Inspector's notes

No dedicated janitorial sink in the facility. Provide a janitorial sink separate from handwashing sink as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

At the business' carwash building which is separate from the food establishment, observed both restrooms inoperable. Per manager, the plumbing is backed up. Observed sewage backup on ground surface at clean-out cap near the restroom doors, and the plumbing clean-out floor cover is missing in the women's restroom. (Public restrooms are available at neighboring establishment.) Make necessary repairs. Maintain the plumbing system in good repair and clean/sanitize the ground surface. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

In back room, the floors are sticky and soiled. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 13, 2024Routine3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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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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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Ice bagged in the establishment lacks the name and place of business of the manufacturer/packer. Provide the missing information to the ice bags. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Inspector's notes

No dedicated janitorial sink in the facility. Provide a janitorial sink separate from handwashing sink as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink

May 29, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager......The person-in-charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The F'Real shake machine has been removed.Inspection report printed and emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Justin Wilson

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Repeat Violation Core-5-203.13, C: Service Sink.....No dedicated janitorial sink in the facility. Provide a janitorial sink separate from handwashing sink as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use......In the back room, observed a partial can of RAID ant and roach spray stored with other chemicals beneath the handwashing sink. Remove unapproved chemicals for use in the establishment, and use only licensed exterminators for pest control applications. The person-in-charge voluntarily discarded the unapproved insecticide. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 6, 2023Routine2 coreA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager. This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.F'REAL shake machine has been removed. Confirmed the emailed report was received.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Anissa Cunningham

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination.....Observed popcorn available for customers to scoop themselves. Pre-bag the popcorn to eliminate possible contamination by customer self-service. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Repeat Violation Core-5-203.13, C: Service Sink.....No dedicated janitorial sink in the facility. Provide a janitorial sink separate from handwashing sink as needed. Core-5-303.12, C: Protective Cover or Device....Floor drain in women's restroom is not covered. Replace as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →