Sprouts Farmers Markets

931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Sprouts Farmers Markets, the earliest from 2024. Sprouts Farmers Markets was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tempe restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed sealed boxes of raw ground chicken and raw whole chicken stored above sealed boxes of raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed the shelving unit and the push cart in the cold room to be rough and covered in rust. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material

4-101.19

May 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed at the 3 compartment, hand washing (in back and front of department) and prep sinks with missing caulking along the wall and black organic matter on the existing caulking that is there along the back wall and side splashes. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment. PIC will put in a work order to have the hand washing sink sealed

4-402.11

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

4-402.11

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed at the 3 compartment, hand washing and prep sinks with missing caulking along the wall and black organic matter on the existing caulking that is there along the back wall and side splashes. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment. PIC will put in a work order to have the hand washing sink sealed

4-402.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the missing air gap between the drainage pipe and the floor sink at the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to adjust pipes to include a minimum of 1 inch of an air gap between the drainage pipes and the floor sinks. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Also observed the sprayer at the three compartment sink and the faucet at the handwashing station in the cold room to be leaking

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sprouts Farmers Markets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sprouts Farmers Markets on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sprouts Farmers Markets?

Across the inspection record, “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sprouts Farmers Markets.

How does Sprouts Farmers Markets compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

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

Has Sprouts Farmers Markets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sprouts Farmers Markets 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 Markets 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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