PlateScore

Superstition Ranch Market

B

7 N 114th St, Apache Junction 85120

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-46873

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

91
Excellent

Apache Junction restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 31, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 23, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of TCS food such as tofu, bean sprouts, and bagged salads. Inspection report emailed.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed bagged spinach labeled "keep refrigerated" being stored at room temperature on the sales floor with an internal temperature of 60*F. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) food must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Spinach was removed and placed in walk-in cooler to cool 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.

Feb 24, 2026Routine2 coreA

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Observed new walk-in freezer in the barn used to store frozen meat. Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.Inspection report emailed.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a hole in the wall of cooler 4 in the barn, the veggie cooler. All walls must be in good repair, smooth, and easily cleanable. Please repair hole prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

*2nd repeat* Observed no light in the onion storage cooler. Please install light fixture. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

2025

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB

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

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen hatch chillis in zip lock bag with store label. PIC stated chilis are packaged at separate facility but could not provide approved permits for business. Items were removed from freezer. Hatch chili cannot be bagged and frozen on site, procedure is strictly limited to go directly to consumer.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed fruit flies in walk-in cooler for storing onions. Please monitor pests. Discussed decreasing internal temperature of unit to ambient air temperature to prevent pests since cooler is outside, directly in the sun.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large holes on wall in walk-in cooler #2. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no light fixtures in dry storage room for onions. Please install light fixture. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Please replace light bulbs to increase light intensity in walk-in cooler prior to next routine inspection. Ensure light fixtures have protective shields.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Jan 8, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Outdoor handwashing sink was seen on side of building. PIC stated chili peppers are roasted seasonally, on weekends starting mid August. Chiles were not being roasted at time of inspection. Discussed obtaining proper permit requirements for outdoor cooking.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky pipe in walk-in cooler #2. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed large holes on wall in walk-in cooler #2. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

2024

Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 13, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. New Display case was purchased and installed. Cheese was holding 31*f at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Dan Hendrix

Jan 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect on 2.9.24Inspection report sent by 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 86,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Erik Hill

#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 several packaged cheeses, mozzarella, marble jack, mexican cheese, taco blend cheese, quesadilla cheese, Monterey cheese, and mild cheddar with an internal -temperature of 49-57*F in chest cooler near entrance of store. PIC pulled all the product and discarded it at time of inspection. All cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41*F at all times in display coolers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Observed chest cooler near entrance of store with a variety of cheeses holding ambient air temperature of 45*f. Please make repairs or replace prior to re-inspection on 2.9.24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Jul 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Ted Ling

This address holds 2 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 →