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4 Sons Food Store

C

2905 S 99th Ave, Tolleson 85353

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14179

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

90
Good

Tolleson restaurant avg: 97

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1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 9, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)73
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 8, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee beginning to build a pizza, and an employee putting out hot dog toppings without washing their hands prior. Both handwash sinks at establishment were blocked and ALL sinks in the building had no hand drying provision. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand drying provision at handwash sink in ice machine room, at handwash sink in kitchen, in women's restroom, and men's restroom. Discussed establishment MUST supply drying provisions at ALL handwash sinks to prevent health hazards. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed trash, full soda cup, and crushed energy drink in handwash sink near ice machine. Observed big dough mixer attachment in handwash sink in main kitchen. Person in charge relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unlabeled spray bottles with yellow and clear liquid in dishwashing area and men's restroom. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. All chemicals were properly labeled by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

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

Inspector's notes

Observed white and brown organic material forming at soda machine behind each nozzle. Discussed with person in charge the importance of keeping surfaces clean to sight and touch. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles and vents above roller grill area. Observed drink splatter of some kind on ceiling tiles near roller grill. Discussed importance of keeping area clean to sight and touch so residue does not pile up and drop onto food or food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Aug 20, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. PIC emailed photo of test strips in front of 3-compartment sink.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris on cover of pizza prep cooler and inside microwaves. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency with PIC. 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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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles and vents above roller grill area. Also observed splatter along walls near hand wash sink and mop sink. Observed debris such as cups and napkins in basin of mop sink. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency and adding an additional trash can to back prep area for ease of discarding items. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Second Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Aug 11, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed Time as Control procedures. A re-inspection will occur before or by 8/22/25 for violation #48.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. 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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no test strips available for quat based sanitizer. Discussed ensuring test strips are readily available to measure concentration levels of sanitizer. 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.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris on cover of pizza prep cooler and inside microwaves. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency with PIC. 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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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles and vents above roller grill area. Also observed splatter along walls near hand wash sink and mop sink. Observed debris such as cups and napkins in basin of mop sink. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency and adding an additional trash can to back prep area for ease of discarding items. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Second Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 28, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pink organic matter on deflectors of main ice machine and on deflectors of ice dispenser at soda fountain. Also observed organic matter on soda nozzle at soda fountain. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent growth of organic and maintain clean. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dust on ceiling tiles and vents above coffee creamer dispensers and nacho cheese dispenser. Also observed dust on wall behind pizza oven and prep cooler. Observed growth of organic matter in floor drain next to soda bib rack. Discussed conducting a deep clean and increasing cleaning frequency. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Sep 23, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Arrived to conduct re-inspection. Reviewed pest control invoice dated 9/13/24. License # 8619. Discussed continuing to receive regular pest control.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. . A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. 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

Sep 12, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning procedures.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. . A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. 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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed live roach crawling up on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Person in charge (PIC) stated establishment was serviced by a pest control service about 1 week ago, but was unable to provided invoice. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem, obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist, and provide invoice by re-inspection. A re-inspection will occur before or by 9/23/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Jan 9, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Devontee D.Report emailed.Spoke with general manager on phone, they stated the F'real machine has been removed from establishment and there are no plans to bring it back.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: B,Signer: Devontee Douglas

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Observed several items stored in hand washing sink near ice machine. Discussed with manager that hand wash sinks should only be used for hand washing and no other task including storage of objects. Manager removed items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Repeat Violation 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 pink organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed routinely cleaning ice machine to prevent growth. Also observed build-up in the soda nozzles at the soda fountain. Advised manager nozzles should be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at a frequency to prevent build-up from occurring. Manager will have nozzles cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Aug 14, 2023Routine2 coreA

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.Inspection rights signed by Krista Y.Report emailed.F'real machine was out of order at time of inspection. Per person in charge, unit has been out of order and management has placed a ticket to have unit serviced. 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: Krista Y.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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 black organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Per person in charge, ice machine is cleaned when it is observed dirty. Discussed cleaning ice machine and including ice machine on cleaning schedule to prevent build-up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed black organic matter build-up in floor drains. especially the floor drain near the soda syrup boxes. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of floor drains to prevent build-up and maintain clean. 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 →