Sprouts Farmers Market
12415 N Tatum BLVD, Phoenix, AZ, 85032
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- Cutting Edge A+
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (6)
- 22CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Repeat Violation 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. Addl Notes: Observed Cheese Curds, Deli Ham, Deli Turkey, Seared Ahi Tuna, Stuffed, Cooked Dolmas, Cooked Chicken, and Parmesan Cheese at 44-46*F in metal storage unit for salad kits in the walk-in meat/deli cooler. As per Person in Charge (PIC), food had not been used in preparation since yesterday and was made/opened 10/5 to 10/6. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Discussed with PIC about moving containers closer to the fans/condensers of the walk-in cooler and keeping the door open to facilitate air flow. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *Second Consecutive Repeat Violation.
FD-18704
- 47
Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of dust/soil on fan guards in the shared Deli/Bakery walk-in cooler and the Bakery walk-in freezer. Discussed with Person in Charge about cleaning frequency of fan guards to prevent accumulation of soil/dust. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-18705
- 47
Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of dust/soil on fan guards in the dairy walk-in cooler. Discussed with Person in Charge about cleaning frequency of fan guards to prevent accumulation of soil/dust. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-18703
- 51
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed Produce Three Compartment Sink with a sprayer nozzle that squirted water out of its neck when turned on. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-18703
- 51
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink's middle basin. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Person in Charge stated that the whole three compartment sink would soon be replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-18702
- 47
Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of dust/soil on fan guards in the shared Deli/Bakery walk-in cooler. Discussed with Person in Charge about cleaning frequency of fan guards to prevent accumulation of soil/dust. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-18704
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.