Farmer Boys
A°14425 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504467
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
The county suspended this establishment's permit on Aug 24, 2026 — it was ordered to stop operating until the issue was resolved. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Feb 20, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Aug 25, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Aug 24, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, walk-in refrigerator measured with ambient air temperature of 49°F. TCS foods measured with internal temperatures between 45°F and 47°F. Establishment lacks adequate capacity to continue operating. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.
Aug 24, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundationC°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical slicers observed with food debris between blades found on clean storage shelf. Both slicers/dicers had dried up tomatoes between blades. PIC placed both slicers at 3 compartment sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 4 containers of chili (53*F), 6 containers of diced tomatoes and cut lettuce with internal temps of 46-53*F inside walk-in cooler. Products were prepared a day prior to inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded all products at time of insepection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
The following products were observed with internal temperature range of 46-53*F while being cold held inside the refrigerated drawers at the cook line and inside the salad cooler opposite from flat top grill. Sliced tomatoes. liquid egg, cut lettuce, ham and turkey (sliced and diced), shredded cheddar, sliced American cheese. At time of inspection, walk-in refrigerator measured with ambient air temperature of 49°F. TCS foods (cut lettuce, cut/dice tomato, raw beef patties, raw chicken breast, raw bacon, buttermilk, liquid eggs, hard boiled eggs, sliced deli meats, fully cooked sausage patties)measured with internal temperatures between 45°F and 47°F. Most items moved to alternate refrigeration, several items were voluntarily discarded by PIC. See embargo list.
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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.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, walk-in refrigerator measured with ambient air temperature of 49°F. TCS foods measured with internal temperatures between 45°F and 47°F. Establishment lacks adequate capacity to continue operating. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 1, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed having PIC take ServeSafe manager test
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100Better Buzz Coffee - SurpriseA14441 W Bell Rd · 50 m away
- 95Cafe ZupasB°16900 N 144th Ave · 70 m away
- 100Raising Cane's Chicken FingersA14385 W Bell Rd · 90 m away
- 100Mission BBQA°14487 W Bell Rd · 100 m away
- 100Starbucks CoffeeA14369 W Bell Rd · 120 m away
- 97Over Easy SurpriseA14345 W Bell Rd · 150 m away
- 94Nekter Juice BarB°14345 W Bell Rd · 150 m away
- 98Tokyo Joe'sA14345 W Bell Rd · 150 m away
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 →