Downtown Spirits
A1340 W Grand Ave, Phoenix 85007
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-24-00915
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 history7 on record
2026
Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Jul 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Aug 27, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a wall penetration for the soda lines that was not sealed. Educated PIC that all penetrations through walls must be sealed. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Apr 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
New owner re-inspection conducted with employee, Peter. Owner called during inspection to discuss timeframes for correction of violations.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to Owner.Re-inspection is scheduled for May 20, 2024 @ 9:30am.Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at (602) 506 - 6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.Owner has requested an extension to complete correction of violations. Stated that contractor is scheduled to complete within 30 days. Violations were documented on February 28, 2024 have not been corrected. Fee is to be assessed with the understanding that all items are to be corrected with 45 days.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Peter
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. Single hand wash sink was blocked at time of inspection by boxes and mops. All items were removed during inspection. Hand wash sink may not have anything blocking it. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Drive thru window and 2 walk up windows are not protected. All service windows need to be either self closing or have an air curtain installed over the opening that automatically turns on when the window is opened with a microswitch. Discussed with owner, that only one window is used for service to customers (drive thru). Drive thru will need to be self closing or have air curtain installed. Screens on the other 2 windows will suffice. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law *Carbonated beverage system does not have an approved backflow device. Please install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly with drain cup on water line into the carbonator. * Hand wash sink is leaking. Repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Provide a water proof material (Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), tile, stainless steel, etc) on wall behind 3 compartment sink * Provide a water proof material on wall surrounding hand wash sink. * Provide a water proof material on wall next to soda machine. * Provide cove base on walls at 3 compartment, hand wash and soda machine. * Provide vinyl faced washable ceiling tiles above soda area and hallway to hand wash sink. * Repair ceiling above shelving where insulation is visible * Repair all holes/penetrations where water lines/drain lines/soda lines etc have been made. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Feb 28, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
FD-24-00915. Class 2 Retail Permit. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Basel.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to Owner.Please address the following prior to April 9, 2024 @ 9:30am.Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at (602) 506 - 6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.No County legal action will result from this inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Basel K
Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. Single hand wash sink was blocked at time of inspection by empty CO2 canisters, boxes and brooms. All items were removed during inspection. Hand wash sink may not have anything blocking it. :
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Drive thru window and 2 walk up windows are not protected. All service windows need to be either self closing or have an air curtain installed over the opening that automatically turns on when the window is opened with a microswitch. :
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law *Carbonated beverage system does not have an approved backflow device. Please install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly with drain cup on water line into the carbonator. * Hand wash sink is leaking. Repair. :
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Provide a water proof material (Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), tile, stainless steel, etc) on wall behind 3 compartment sink * Provide a water proof material on wall surrounding hand wash sink. * Provide a water proof material on wall next to soda machine. * Provide cove base on walls at 3 compartment, hand wash and soda machine. * Provide vinyl faced washable ceiling tiles above soda area and hallway to hand wash sink. * Repair ceiling above shelving where insulation is available. * Repair all holes/penetrations where water lines/drain lines/soda lines etc have been made. :
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 →