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Naturally Sweet

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4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-0694

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

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

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 9, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 26, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 4, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2026

Jul 4, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no physical or digital copy of CFPM certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC is instructed to keep documentation on hand at all times to avoid violation. 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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c

Inspector's notes

Observed no Commissary Logs to ensure that daily operational activities are completed at approved commissary. PIC is required to have Commissary Logs available to inspectors at all times of operation as a condition of the mobile food permit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c - Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Ice cream vendors that only sell or dispense individually packaged, commercially processed items are exempt from providing a commissary agreement.

Mar 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

Inspected at Phoenix Public MarketPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Oct 23, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Left voicemail for operator to schedule the next routine inspection.

Sep 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed operator to schedule the next routine inspection.

Jul 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed the in used chlorine sanitizer measured less then 50 ppm measured. Discussed with operator that chlorine sanitizer solution should measured between 50-100 ppm for proper sanitizing. Operator corrected during this inspection. Corrective Action: Correct at once. 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. Addl Notes: Observed several clean blenders sitting by the three compartments sink with black/brown organic matter build up inside. Discussed with operator that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Per operator items will be cleaned. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scope stored in ice used in ready to eat food with handle touching the ice. Discussed with operator that if utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Correction made during inspection. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive build up debris under and around equipment's. Per operator, the floor need replacing. Discussed cleaning frequency and maintaining establishment clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Dec 18, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 11, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Conducted inspection at MR2400023 (720 N 5TH ST PHOENIX, AZ 85004 - Downtown Phoenix Farmer's Market

2023

Dec 9, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at Downtown Farmers MarketInspection rights were acknowledged by Alex G.Inspection report was emailed and verified.• 2-102.12(A), C ??Certified Food Protection Managero Operator could not provide Certified food protection manager certificate at time of inspection. Ensure the PIC (person in charge) at all times of operation is a certified food protection manager. Correct prior to next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. Ifyou 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Alex Garner

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. o Observed no chemical sanitizer at time of inspection. Operator uses dish soap to wash food-contact surfaces and utensils. Discussed with operator food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be properly sanitized before use after cleaning. Operator was able to obtain bleach by end of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: 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. o Observed no test strips present at time of inspection. Discussed with operator that a test kit shall be made available at all times. Operator was able to provide test strips at the end of the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e; Mobile food establishment has not maintained a commissary visits log. o Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Dec 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed owner to schedule inspection prior to the end of the month.

Nov 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Inspector emailed operator 11/6/23 with no response. Called operator and left voicemail to update hours of operation and location.

Aug 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office.Inspection report printed and provided. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Okay to renew. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Award: A,Signer: Alex Garner

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →