Sprouts Farmers Market

9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sprouts Farmers Market appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation”, which has been cited two times.

Sprouts Farmers Market's latest score is in line with the Scottsdale average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: In cold room, cutting boards deeply scored. Resurface or replace. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces

4-501.12

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the full service refrigerated meat case, observed and unpackaged raw chicken sausage slightly touching an unpackaged raw pork sausage. Maintain separation between different raw animal species with different required minimum cooking temperatures. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. The PIC immediately instructed staff to place a barrier/divider between the two different raw animal species

3-302.11(A1-2)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: At the hand sink, observed a hole worn through the metal faucet near the hot water knob. Repair as needed. The PIC indicated that repair service has been scheduled

5-205.15(B)

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the service case, observed unpackaged raw chicken sausage slightly touching unwrapped raw pork sausage. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. Ensure adequate separation between raw animal species with different required minimum cooking temperatures. A worker immediately placed a divider between the pans of sausages

3-302.11(A1-2)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink, observed no quaternary ammonium in the third vat. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. It was determined that the dispenser was inoperable. Staff will manually add quaternary ammonium sanitizer and verify the concentration using available test strips until the dispenser is repaired and functioning properly. The PIC immediately scheduled repair service for the dispenser

4-501.114(A-E)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed some peeling paint on the wall surface over a prep table with unwrapped meat. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sprouts Farmers Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sprouts Farmers Market on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sprouts Farmers Market?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sprouts Farmers Market.

How does Sprouts Farmers Market compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Sprouts Farmers Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Sprouts Farmers Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sprouts Farmers Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sprouts Farmers Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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