Sprouts Farmers Markets
A931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-59228
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.**After multiple runs, observed high temperature dish machine reach a maximum of 154*F. No active washing at time of inspection. Hot water sanitization must reach 160*F at the surface. Establishment has other capacities for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Discussed obtaining ambient thermometer for dish machine.
2025
Oct 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) after utilizing slash resistant gloves they shall be sanitized by soap, rinse sanitize and air dry and stored clean.
Jan 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 25, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand washing sink and the 3 compartment sink missing/separated caulking along the wall and black organic matter on the existing caulking that is there along the back wall and side splashes. Discussed with PIC fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment. PIC will put in a work order to have the hand washing sink sealed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Sep 11, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand washing sink and the 3 compartment sink missing/separated caulking along the wall and black organic matter on the existing caulking that is there along the back wall and side splashes. Discussed with PIC fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment. PIC will put in a work order to have the hand washing sink sealed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed at the hand wash sink near the deli refrigerator and by the three compartment, to have a separate hot and cold knee pedal touchless set up. The pedals were not securely attached at the sink by the three-compartment sink and the one by the deli refrigerator reached a temperature exceeding 130*F. The cold water valve did not bring down the temperature. Discussed with PIC to have fixed/repaired/replaced in order to encourage proper hand washing without injury. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection scheduled 9/25/24
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5-103.12 - Priority Foundation: Pressure
Jan 26, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection violation #46 has been correctedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Paul Miller
Jan 18, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection scheduled 1-26-24Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Kailena Barnes,Award: C,Food Manager Licenses: 1
Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. 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. >>>Observed employee wash hands in the vegetable prep sink. All hand washing must occur at hand wash sink. Discussed importance of proper hand washing locations with the person in charge (PIC). Employee rewashed hands in the handwashing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. 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. >>>Observed dishwasher reaching an internal temperature maximum temperature of 150*F to 155*F after running the dishwasher 3 times. Discussed with PIC the temperature must reach 160*F internally and to not use machine until it fixed. Employees changed to washing with the three compartment sink until the dishwash machine in working correctly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals >>>Observed over 500 ppm Quat sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink actively being used. Water was added to the 3-compartment sink to dilute to 150-400 ppm at the time of inspection. Quat sanitizer levels must be between 150-400 ppm, or per manufacturer's recommendation. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.13, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. >>>Observed facility without a temperature measuring device or strips to take an internal temperature of the High Temperature dishwasher. Discussed with PIC to obtain either a thermometer or temperature strips to be able to take a temperature of the high temperature dishwasher. Reinspection scheduled 1-26-24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: - 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: JRay C.
This address holds 4 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →