Cactus Liquor
A2850 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix 85029
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04470
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jan 28, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jun 2, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Prior to start of inspection, owner explained that the beverage walk in cooler was unable to hold drinks at 41*F. At time of site visit store was waiter for repair and no Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods were in walk in cooler.
Inspector's notes
Observed black organic matter on ice deflector of the ice machine. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of any old food or other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoops for bagging ice stored on cardboard box.
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Repeat Violation 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jan 3, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored on metal shelving. Scoops are to be stored on a regularly washed, rinsed and sanitized surface. Ice scoop was moved and cleaned. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2024
Jul 12, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop for filling ice bags stored on cardboard box next to ice machine. Utensils are to be stored an regularly cleaned and sanitized surfaces. Ice scoop was cleaned and stored on regularly cleaned surface. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Jan 22, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Mo K .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Award: A,Signer: Mo Kehra
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed unclean deflector in ice machine in back storage room. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of old food and other debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Jul 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Ana M.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Ana Madrid,Award: A
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →