Sam's Grocery
A3901 W Southern Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-07929
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
Apr 30, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no self-closing window or air curtain at drive thru window, facility does have air curtain at front door, but props door open all day and tiles missing on baseboard with hole exposing inside wall near bag of ice refrigerator. Discussed with PIC that outer opening required to be protected to prevent pests from entering facility.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cracked tile and holes in tile, on floor throughout store. Discussed with PIC that required to maintain floors and walls in good repair, smooth and cleanable at all times.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 8, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no self-closing window or air curtain in drive-thru window. Discussed with PIC that required to have a method to prevents pests from entering establishment.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 3, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*Second Consecutive* Observed no sanitizer available at time of inspection for use in 3-compartment sink, Per PIC they currently do not use 3-compartment sink and are only soaking soda nozzles nightly. Discussed with PIC proper washing for soda nozzles and 3-compartment sink set up of wash, rinse, and sanitize. Please obtain sanitizer and appropriate test strips prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability
May 3, 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.Report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Abid Nawaz
Core-4-303.11 (A-B), C: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability ---Observed no sanitizer available at time of inspection for use in 3-compartment sink, Per PIC they currently do not use 3-compartment sink and are only soaking soda nozzles nightly. Discussed with PIC proper washing for soda nozzles and 3-compartment sink set up of wash, rinse, and sanitize. Please obtain sanitizer and appropriate test strips prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Abid N
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 →