Snowbird Ice Cream Co.

16725 E Avenue Of The Fountains Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Snowbird Ice Cream Co. has been inspected three times since 2025. Snowbird Ice Cream Co. was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “system maintained in good repair”, showing up two times.

Among Fountain Hills restaurants, the typical score is 92; Snowbird Ice Cream Co. is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector 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
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector 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
6-201.13
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector 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
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector 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
4-302.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector 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
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector 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
6-201.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snowbird Ice Cream Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snowbird Ice Cream Co. on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snowbird Ice Cream Co.?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snowbird Ice Cream Co..

How does Snowbird Ice Cream Co. compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?

Snowbird Ice Cream Co. most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fountain Hills average of 92.

Has Snowbird Ice Cream Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Snowbird Ice Cream Co. have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snowbird Ice Cream Co. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.