Inspection Report

Business Name
4 Sons Food Store
Business Address
15059 W R H JOHNSON BLVD SUN CITY WEST AZ 85375
Permit Number
FD-03351
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
4/19/2026
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of dark organic matter along the interior walls of both ice machines that are used for bagging ice for retail sale. The establishment shall wash, rinse, and sanitize the interior of the ice machines at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Addl Notes: Observed rodent droppings along the storage compartments underneath the soda fountain section of the store and along the perimeter of the back storage room. The establishment shall clean up the rodent droppings as well as conduct deep cleaning along the backroom and storage compartments to reduce/eliminate harborage conditions for rodents. The establishment is getting routine, monthly pest control services. Will follow up at next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: Observed multiple sections of wall/floor junctures in need of repair. Notable areas include resealing the mop sink basin/wall junctures, repairing/replacing sections of tile cove base where separating from wall throughout the establishment, and replacing the FRP trim at the entry way to the room with the mop sink & 3-compartment sink. The establishment shall maintain all floor/wall junctures in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of dirt, dust, and other food debris throughout the establishment. Notable areas include the floors and ceiling above the pizza oven, inside the storage compartments located underneath beverage equipment (e.g. coffee and soda stations) and hot roller station, floor sinks, and behind/underneath tables and equipment in the kitchen area. The establishment shall clean the physical premises at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, and other food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed the following topics with the new manager: 1) Time-As-A-Control requirements for pizzas and hot sandwiches 2) Utilizing quaternary ammonia based sanitizer test strips to verify proper concentrations at the 3-compartment sink 3) Hand sink accessibility requirements. **The establishment has removed the F'Real Machine from the premises.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.