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4 Sons Food Store

A

5439 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-04471

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 20, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jun 24, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed area behind soda nozzles was caked with residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large (2ft wide) hole in the wall on the other side of the soda machine. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Mar 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Jul 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Adam McDowell

2023

Jul 20, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequencies with Person in Charge. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received. 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Valerie C. ,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage >>> In large, back storage area, observed a bottle of windshield wash and hand wash soap stored on shelf directly next to cases or kimchi noodle bowls and spray bottles of lemon brite cleaner and glass cleaner stored above boxes of lemonade jars. Toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Discussed proper chemical storage to prevent contamination of food with Person in Charge (PIC). PIC moved chemical bottles to proper storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Underneath 3-compartment sink, observed missing or broken tiles and a large piece of untreated wood. Facilities shall be maintained in good repair to ensure they are easily cleanable. Please replace or repair missing tiles. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →