Sprouts Farmers Market

A°Cutting Edge

21181 S Ellsworth Loop Loop, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-44819

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

Compare with another

Score over time

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

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Apr 14, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken in sealed pack being thawed in water, where only half the product was covered by water, and it wasn't running. Product was there for 3 hours, manager put back in the freezer. Talked to manager about thawing techniques. Ensure that thawing product is put in walkin, or under running cold water and fully submerged and the product doesnt get above 41F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2025

Dec 5, 2025RoutinecleanA+

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.

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about moving the facility from a class 3 to a class 4 (2 visits a year, to 3 visits a year). Manager said the deli area cools potatoes, shrimp and salmon in the deli walkin area.

Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about equipment storage, and thermometer uses.

2024

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the use of timers to keep track of 4 hour time to take apart and clean slicers 4x/day.

Jan 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Abigail V. 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC corrected date per EHS,Signer: Abigail Vogt

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed Ham, roast beef, turkey and chicken salad holding at temperatures between 51*F and 60*F. All meats were in unit overnight. Had PIC discard all items. See embargo. Unit holding at acceptable temperature but PIC stated she would call for service to see why food on top is not holding in acceptable range. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Nearby restaurants

Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.

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 →