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Snowbird Ice Cream Co.

A

16725 E Avenue Of The Fountains, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503506

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

95
Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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Score over time

10006020252026Oct 8, 2025 — Routine — score 87 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Oct 13, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 14, 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 history3 on record

2026

Apr 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager: bare hand contact.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

2025

Oct 13, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

The mop sink is adjacent to the clean/dry side of the the warewashing sink. As previously instructed by the construction inspector, install a stainless steel splash guard in-between the mop sink and 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

-Observed drain lines from food equipment (like the three compartment sink) and refrigeration units extended beyond the flood line of the floor sinks. As previously instructed by construction inspector, shorten drain lines throughout so that they have a minimum 1" air gap above floor sinks. Corrective Action: Correct 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 missing coved base in back of house and front service areas. As previously instructed by construction inspector, install cove base where missing in back of house and front service areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Near the three compartment sink, observed gap in wall surface around the clean out cap. Seal the gap. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Oct 8, 2025Routine2 foundation3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspector provided Employee Illness policy, Clean-up Procedures of V/F Accidents guidance document.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

No probe thermometer available in the facility. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Obtain a thermometer and email proof of corrective action to inspector within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

The mop sink is adjacent to the clean/dry side of the the warewashing sink. As previously instructed by the construction inspector, install a stainless steel splash guard in-between the mop sink and 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no testing device for quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in the facility. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Obtain sanitizer test strips and email proof of corrective action to inspector within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

-Observed drain lines from food equipment (like the three compartment sink) and refrigeration units extended beyond the flood line of the floor sinks. As previously instructed by construction inspector, shorten drain lines throughout so that they have a minimum 1" air gap above floor sinks. Corrective Action: Correct 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 missing coved base in back of house and front service areas. As previously instructed by construction inspector, install cove base where missing in back of house and front service areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Near the three compartment sink, observed gap in wall surface around the clean out cap. Seal the gap. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

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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 →