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R J Liquors Market

B

5897 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85031

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-07882

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

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Feb 10, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bug lamp.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Discussed with person in charge to work towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at time of inspection. Person in charge replenished the empty handwashing sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

2025

Jul 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator wants to add hot nacho cheese and Upgrade from class 2 to 3.

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Sep 16, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed organic growth on deflector plate. Discussed with PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of ice machine. 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.

Apr 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of operating out of the bounds of permit found during the inspection conducted on 4/4 was verified by the inspector on 4/5 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.No county legal action will result from this advisory.

Apr 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received an B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection. Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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) Ch. I Reg. 4a - You are operating without the required permit and/or approval from this Department. Facility currently has a retail food permit. Facility has added nacho cheese dispenser. Nacho cheese is a time/temperature control food and is not approved under the retail permit. Instructed person in charge to cease nacho cheese operation or obtain a eating and drinking permit with this department. 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.Ch. I Reg. 4a - You are operating without the required permit and/or approval from this Department. Facility currently has a retail food permit. Facility has added nacho cheese dispenser. Nacho cheese is a time/temperature control food and is not approved under the retail permit. Instructed person in charge to cease nacho cheese operation or obtain a eating and drinking permit with this department and to let me know within 7 days. Legal action may result from this inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 10,Signer: Sami H

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Opened nacho cheese in machine temped at 75 *. As per person in charge unit is broken. Instructed person in charge to discard cheese. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 26, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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.Inspection report 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: A,Signer: Sami Hussein

#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 a buildup of organic matter on the nozzles of the soda fountain. Person in charge will have the nozzles properly cleaned and sanitized tonight. Discussed increasing the cleaning frequency to prevent future build up. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →