Thunderbird Liquor

4920 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale 85306

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-23-01266

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Aug 7, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed packaged ice, which is packaged onsite, without proper labels. Packaged ice was located by the cash registers. Discussed with the manager that ice packaged in the establishment for sale shall be labeled with the following information: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate weight; 6) In English. Per Manager, they will work on a solution. 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

Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 18, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Prior to inspection staff explained that repair companies were working on two coolers that only non Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to three compartment sink.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Paper towels were added to hand sink location. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jan 27, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observe unclean container holding tongs for pickles at counter. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of old food and other debris. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

2024

Jul 26, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed small beverage cooler in store with milk products at 53*F. Cold hold for milk to be 41*F or lower. Owner turned down thermostat to quickly cool to 41*F and contacted repair company. All Temperature control for safety foods (milk) placed in cooler holding items at 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Jan 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 Matt W.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.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: Matt Ward

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →