Cork and Bottle Liquors

4101 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Other
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Cork and Bottle Liquors stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Cork and Bottle Liquors' latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
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 stored in ice with handle resting on ice. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
95
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed bags of ice available for sale packaged at the establishment without the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor information on the label. 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; and (7) label provided in English
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop found with handle touching ice in drive-thru soda fountain bin
3-304.12
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cork and Bottle Liquors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cork and Bottle Liquors on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cork and Bottle Liquors?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cork and Bottle Liquors.

How does Cork and Bottle Liquors compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Cork and Bottle Liquors most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Cork and Bottle Liquors' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cork and Bottle Liquors have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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