Sprouts Farmers Market
A+Cutting Edge1813 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18917
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026Routine1 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment has mechanical dishwasher set up beside 3-compartment sink that is not functioning and not been used for several years. Equipment that is no longer in use should be removed from establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling
2025
Oct 8, 2025Routine1 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food Separated and Protected (i.e. - display of fish and poultry dishes in display case; utensils to prevent potential allergen contamination);--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand drying provisions);--Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for TemperatureControl (i.e. - cooling cabinet in walk-in cooler)
Inspector's notes
Food cooling closet found in walk-in cooler has heavy food particle buildup throughout unit.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for: --Food Separated and Protected (i.e. - RTE foods vs. Raw animal foods in walk-in cooler)
Jan 9, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Trays of TCS foods (i.e. - cooked Brussell sprouts, cooked yams, chicken parmigiana, raw shrimp) found in closed door of transit cabinet in walk-in cooler at internal temperatures from 45*F - 48F*.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Per food employee, foods were prepared in the within the last 4 hours. Cabinet door was propped open and placed in front cooler fans at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 11, 2024Routine2 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Inspector's notes
Recently prepared foods found in walk-in cooler in speed rack cabinet with door closed at internal temperatures of 49* F-52* F.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. After conferring with Deli manager, foods were recently used within the last hour. Deli manager repositioned speed rack cabinet with door open to aid in rapid cooling in front walk-in cooler fans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
ROP fish found in speed rack case found thawed.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Remove all ROP fish from ROP packaging once thawed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jun 5, 2024Routine1 coreA+
This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Cooling Methods (i.e. - display refrigeration unit vs. walk-in cooler)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Cody Johnson
Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces Cutting board surface (i.e. -small purple cutting board) has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Mar 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Visit made to facility and met with PIC, Cody J.Verified that facility has zero (0) seating for customers.
Feb 7, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Panos Asimakoulos
2023
Nov 13, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cooling time & temperatures--Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized; testing device for mechanical hot temperature dishwasher Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Cooling Acute Guide--Date Marking"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."--Inspection conducted with supervisor RS 1258No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Cody Johnson
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 →