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Best Liquor. LLC

B°

3320 S Priest Dr, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-88412

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

92
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 23, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 19, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Sep 19, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed vomit and fecal cleanup procedures.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Hand sink not accessible at time of inspection. Boxes of liquor stacked in front of hand sink with chair in front of boxes. Informed PIC that hand sinks must be accessible at all times. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection and provided hand soap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd consecutive violation 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand soap at hand sink in back. Informed PIC that 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. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed spray bottle of degreaser and clorox wipes above boxes of freezer bags and aluminum foil. Informed PIC that chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Apr 23, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 boxed of liquor bottles on flood in front of and blocking the handwash sink. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the PIC that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Inspector's notes

Observed shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, and toothpaste stored above canned and bottled drinks. Discussed with PIC that personal care items cannot be stored above food items, utensils, or single service items due to risk of contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items

Jan 30, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.12

Inspector's notes

Observed more than ten boxes of liquor bottles being stored in the rightmost restroom. Informed PIC that food for public consumption may not be stored in the rest room. Informed PIC that they need to remove the items from the restroom and store them in a way that prevents contamination. Food may not be stored in the following rooms: Locker, toilet, dressing, garbage, mechanical rooms; under non-shielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, stairwells, any other contamination source. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.12 - Core: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas

2024

Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation 1 core violations noted on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Owner.****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-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Raj M., PiC

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed Beer, liquor , water bottles being stored inside restroom. Please remove all food, drinks from this room. No food is allowed in side restroom. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →