Sprouts Farmers Market
A+Cutting Edge2855 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85286
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18996
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 history9 on record
2026
May 22, 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 8, 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 28, 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.Report emailed.
May 19, 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.Report emailed.
Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was verification of temperature control, which resulted in the violation.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC).
Inspector's notes
Observed tuna salad in the sandwich cold top with an internal probed temperature of 50-51 degrees F. Person in charge (PIC) stated item had recently been pulled from the walk in less than 4 hours prior. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
2024
Sep 19, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
See INSP-024317-2024 for Responsible Party Signature.No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, which resulted in the violation.
Inspector's notes
Observed a buildup of black and tan organic growth on the underside of the ice production area of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean ice machine and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooling sweet potatoes with internal temperatures measured between 66-61*F and green beans at 50-55*F in tightly covered plastic containers with 8"+ of cooling foods inside. Per PIC, the foods were aircooled and then placed in the walk in approximately 30 minutes prior. 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. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. Advised PIC to air cool prepped foods on the sheet pans they were cooked on then moved the air cooled pan into the walk in on the speed rack to more quickly cool before consolidating into bulk containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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 8, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade. No Priority, no Priority Foundation on today inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Sprout's location. ****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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: David Broughton, Store Manager
Jan 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and not participating in the award program with 1 priority, 0 priority foundation violation noted on this report. Based on discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, which resulted in the violations noted. Discussed in details regarding the possible cross connection between chemical system and edible water line by the triple sink with Store Manager and Deli Manager. Store Manager shall have system corrected to meet Department Plumbing code. Deli Department had removed the system from the Atmospheric Continuous Pressure Backflow device at time of discussion. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Sprouts location email. ****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: Mark Hainey, Store Manager
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Deli Ham has expired on January 6th and Buffalo Chicken inside refrigerator has expired on 1/7 of 2024. Addressed noted violation at time of inspection. Store manager addressed violation with Deli Manager. Items had removed from Deli cold holding unit and refrigerator upon inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 7, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and not participating in the award program with 1 priority, 0 priority foundation violation noted on this report. Based on discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, which resulted in the violation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Sprouts location email. ****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: Christa White, Deli Manager
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use Quat sanitizer at triple sink tested and noted at 500ppm concentration residual level. This is excessively high level of sanitizer. Please keep concentration at 200ppm level for the final rinse. Deli Manager has diluted the solution to 200ppm level at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →