Sprouts Farmers Market

A+Cutting Edge

2824 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18985

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 21, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked vegetables and fish on cooling racks in a closed container. All items were within cooling time and temperature parameters. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Discussed ideal cooling methods with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Jan 12, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2025

Aug 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: please ensure any reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow assembles, including but not limited to the one located behind the Rational combi oven, are tested at least annually and that backflow test results are available upon request.

May 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed. Reviewed code requirements and cleaning frequency expectations for metal mesh and cloth slash-resistant gloves.

Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

2024

Oct 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Aug 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed.

Apr 19, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was 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: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Chris Beltran

2023

Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Anthony Lamb

Oct 9, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Billy Burges

Sep 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Onsite visit conducted to check on obtainment of testable backflow prevention device for Combi oven in Deli. Observed establishment to have replaced hose from combi oven to stub out under hood. PIC showed inspector RPZ in upstairs, backroom plumbing room. RPZ was labeled on wall as "deli oven/ dishwasher shutoff". PIC stated that water supply feeds only dishwasher and combi oven. Backflow device must be on dedicated line for combi oven as backflow water could contaminate dishwasher. Install backflow prevention device at stub out directly behind combi oven to prevent backflow contamination from combi oven. A reinspection will take place on Monday, 10/9.

Sep 19, 2023Routine2 priorityC

A reinspection to be conducted on Thursday, 9/28.Of note: Permit was mistakenly switched to Class 3. Permit will be changed to a Class 4. Deli department cooks and cools: sweet potatoes, salmon, green beans, chicken, meatloaf, among other TCS items. Discussed fee change with PIC. // Discussed ensuring all drain pipes have at least a one inch air gap from flood rim of floor drains. This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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: C,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Marty Cribb

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-101.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A), P: Characteristics-Multiuse; Safe Observed garden type hose attached to faucet in deli department by three comp sink. Hose feeds combi oven. Hose must be made of food grade material. Replace hose with food safe hose prior to reinspection on Thursday, 9/28. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Observed hose hooked up to y-valve attached at faucet without a testable backflow prevention device in deli department by three comp sink. Hose was observed feeding combi oven. A testable backflow prevention device, such as a reduced pressure principle zone (RPZ) ANSI 1013 is required for system to prevent contamination of water supply. Install a testable backflow prevention device upstream from combi oven prior to reinspection on Thursday, 9/28. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

This address holds 4 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →