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Liquor Wheel

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3445 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-08223

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

1000602023202420252026Aug 28, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 5, 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

May 5, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed packaged ice for sale without manufacturer/packer information. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling (7) In English. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

2025

Sep 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed packaged ice for sale without manufacturer/packer information. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling (7) In English. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about ensuring exterior doors/walls are tight fitting to protect against pests and weather. No pests nor droppings were present at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that chip food labels shall be in English.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 8, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. Provide a written policy for Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events for the establishment that is accessible and available to all employees. 5-203.13, C – Service Sink. No mop sink present or mop wash area with a drain. Provide a mop sink or mop wash area with a drain area. The mop sink is currently blocked by boxes of product and inaccessible.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Conducted inspection with EHS badge #320. Inspection report emailed.Award: B,Signer: Elsa Brito

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

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. Observed Coca-Cola soda nozzle with visible buildup of organic matter and advised PIC that food contact surfaces for non TCS food must be cleaned by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing at least once every 24 hours. Clean the soda nozzles by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing at least once every 24 hours. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use. Observed a can of Raid stored under the counter at the drive thru station. Advised the PIC that pest control can only be applied by a certified pest control applicator and the can was disposed of at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 28, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an 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.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Jeff Aranki

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Repeat Violation Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed bags of ice for sale with incomplete label. Packaged food labels must contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English) Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →