PlateScore

Sprouts Farmers Market

A+Cutting Edge

245 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85022

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-25986

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 28, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 11, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 1, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 11, 2025Routine1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Produce room hand washing sink observed without paper towels. Stocked at time of inspection. A hand drying provision must be applied at all hand sinks in the facility.

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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.

2024

Aug 24, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed ice machine for display ice. Inspection report sent via email.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Laura H.

2023

Jul 28, 2023Routine2 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed checking thermometers in bunkers and Cutting Edge Program requirements.Inspection report sent via email.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Laura Hayman

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Core-4-204.112, C: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality Observed thermometers in the refrigerated bread fridge, cheese and sausage fridge and cut greens not properly reading the correct temperature. Any unit holding TCS food products must have a thermometer that is properly calibrated and easily readable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed large hole in FRP at the mop sink in the back area of the establishment. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable and/or not constructed of proper materials and must be properly installed in high moisture areas. 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 →