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Walker Food & Liquor

A

2621 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix 85017

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-05166

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 19, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 22, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dust along walk-in cooler vent covers. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed hole in wall underneath bathroom sink, missing bathroom cove basing, and cracked floor tiles. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair hole in bathroom wall, bathroom cove basing, and cracked floor tiles prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Jun 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dust along vent covers of walk-in cooler ceiling refrigeration unit. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Jan 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted with EHS#317.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jose Ramirez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed damaged product (beer cans) being stored within the hand washing sink. Per employee, the product was damaged during shipment and was being held to get credit from the distributor. Employee removed the product from the sink. Ensure all hand washing sinks are maintained so accessible for use at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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 accumulation of brown residue on the deflector and around the walls of the ice machine in the back of the establishment. Ensure ice machine is cleaned on a frequent enough schedule to prevent build up of contaminants from the environment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 19, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Enriquele Chuer

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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. White plastic deflector inside ice machine has build up of residue on surface. Clean interior parts of ice machine at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →