Spark Fuel & Food Mart
A5124 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-08251
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 history9 on record
2026
Apr 23, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed black organic matter build-up in the ice machine chute. Advised PIC to burn the ice and properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the chute and clean it frequently to prevent build-up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Aug 21, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 20, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment uses quat to sanitize food contact surfaces and does not possess test strips. Informed PIC that they need to obtain test strips prior to reinspection on 8/29/2025. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/29/2025.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Mar 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 13, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection. Locked and sign on door reads "Back in 5 minutes"
May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ Grade and had _ Priority, _ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Owner. ****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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Darshan,
2023
Jul 28, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Report emailed to PIC.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Ram K.
Jul 20, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A re-inspection will occur on Friday, 07/28/2023, to verify the correction of Violation #48. Report emailed to PIC.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Darshan M.
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. >>> Observed build up of organic matter on interior of ice bin next to the 3-comp sink. Ice bins must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter and mold. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring >>> Observed dead roach and grasshopper carcasses all throughout establishment, specifically in right-side restroom, behind canned food for sale, and in the corners of the establishment. All permitted food establishments must maintain premises free of insects and pests. Instructed PIC to have establishment serviced by a certified pest applicator. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.12, Pf: Pressure >>> Observed 3-comp sink in ice machine area unable to dispense hot water under pressure. Also observed restroom sinks and employee hand sink across from the register unable to dispense hot water under pressure. PIC was unaware of hot water minimum temperature requirement. Repair/Replace to ensure hot water is readily accessible under pressure from all faucets prior to re-inspection on 07/28/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →