Sprouts Farmers Markets
A931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-59229
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 24, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of dust on vents of the cooler. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct Prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 27, 2026Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed sealed boxes of raw ground chicken and raw whole chicken stored above sealed boxes of raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2025
Oct 27, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) a consumer advisory is required on the poke as it is sold to be consumed raw. 2) raw meat shall be stored below ready to eat (RTE) foods.
Inspector's notes
Observed the shelving unit and the push cart in the cold room to be rough and covered in rust. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
May 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) All frozen fish within ROP packaging being thawed must be completely removed from packaging prior to being thawed under refrigeration or immediately upon thawing under cold running water.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the 3 compartment, hand washing (in back and front of department) and prep sinks with missing caulking along the wall and black organic matter on the existing caulking that is there along the back wall and side splashes. Discussed with Person in Charge (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 3rd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Jan 27, 2025Routine1 coreA°
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Inspector's notes
Observed at the 3 compartment, hand washing (in back and front of department) and prep sinks with missing caulking along the wall and black organic matter on the existing caulking that is there along the back wall and side splashes. Discussed with Person in Charge (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 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
2024
Sep 11, 2024Routine2 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed at the 3 compartment, hand washing and prep sinks with missing caulking along the wall and black organic matter on the existing caulking that is there along the back wall and side splashes. Discussed with Person in Charge (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 the missing air gap between the drainage pipe and the floor sink at the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to adjust pipes to include a minimum of 1 inch of an air gap between the drainage pipes and the floor sinks. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Also observed the sprayer at the three compartment sink and the faucet at the handwashing station in the cold room to be leaking. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC fish that bears a label that it is to be kept frozen until time of use in its ROP packaging. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing.Report 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.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: JRay Cooper
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage >>>Observed Sanitizer spray bottles stored above a cutting board used for prepping meat and 2 other Sanitizer spray bottles stored above a prep sink actively thawing ROP packaged fish fillets. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) chemicals shall be stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC relocated the Sanitizer spray bottles to be stored below the prep tables at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Kailena Barnes
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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →