Cactus Liquor

2850 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029
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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cactus Liquor has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Cactus Liquor is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on ice deflector of the ice machine. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of any old food or other debris
4-602.11(E)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops for bagging ice stored on cardboard box
3-304.12
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored on metal shelving. Scoops are to be stored on a regularly washed, rinsed and sanitized surface. Ice scoop was moved and cleaned
3-304.12
95
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop for filling ice bags stored on cardboard box next to ice machine. Utensils are to be stored an regularly cleaned and sanitized surfaces. Ice scoop was cleaned and stored on regularly cleaned surface
3-304.12
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cactus Liquor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cactus Liquor on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cactus Liquor?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cactus Liquor.

How does Cactus Liquor compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Cactus Liquor most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Cactus Liquor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cactus Liquor have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cactus Liquor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cactus Liquor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cactus Liquor is inspected around three times per year on average.