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4 Sons Food Store

5439 E Carefree Hwy Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

4 Sons Food Store appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

By comparison, the average Cave Creek facility scores 95, putting 4 Sons Food Store on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of black residue inside the ice maker bin. Burn the ice and thoroughly clean/sanitize the icemaker
4-602.11(E)
90
Feb 19, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer available to monitory internal temperatures of TCS food. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer for establishment and email inspector proof of the corrective action within about a week
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: No test strips were available for verifying quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Obtain test strips and email corrective action to inspector within about a week
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of black residue inside the ice maker bin. Burn the ice and thoroughly clean/sanitize the icemaker
4-602.11(E)
74
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In open hot case, observed TCS food holding below 135F including pulled pork sandwiches/114-117F and cheeseburgers/108F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC indicated that the foods were put in the case about 30-40 min prior. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection, and racks elevating the sandwiches from the heat source were removed from the unit
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer available to monitory internal temperatures of TCS food. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer for establishment and email inspector proof of the corrective action within about a week
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: No test strips were available for verifying quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Obtain test strips and email corrective action to inspector within about a week
4-302.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Lid on bulk flour container has a large hole cut out of the center. Maintain the flour protected from possible contamination. Replace the lid as needed
3-302.11(A3-8)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of black residue inside the ice maker bin. Burn the ice and thoroughly clean/sanitize the icemaker
4-602.11(E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
61
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM was on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) system on mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Windex and oven cleaner stored above plastic single use cups and lids. Person in charge moved chemicals to be stored below cups and lids at time of inspections
7-201.11
No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No Food manager with open TCS foods at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4 Sons Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 4 Sons Food Store on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 4 Sons Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 4 Sons Food Store.

How does 4 Sons Food Store compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

4 Sons Food Store most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has 4 Sons Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 4 Sons Food Store have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 4 Sons Food Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 4 Sons Food Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Sons Food Store is inspected around four times per year on average.

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