PlateScore

Sprouts Farmers Market

A+Cutting Edge

21181 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-44820

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

98
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 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 history9 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about recent repairs, and replacement schedule for rusty surfaces.

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA+

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

May 28, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken in cold case at 50F. Manager embargoed the foods. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less.

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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.

Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 7, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.13

Inspector's notes

Observed hand sink in meat cutting room blocked by a table. Moved table at time of inspection and discussed not blocking a hand sink in any way. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.13 - Core: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. 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.

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Abigail Vogt

Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Abigail Vogt

2023

Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

Facilities check- no meat personnel present at time of inspection. 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.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by David B. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: David Broughton

This address holds 3 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →