Liquor Basket

5130 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Liquor Basket four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

Liquor Basket's latest score of 78 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision at bathroom handwash sink. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of raid insecticide spray in 3-compartment sink room. All pest control for the establishment shall be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control shall not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of organic matter in floor drain below ice machine and observed dust/food debris behind soda machine. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food Storage, Prohibited Areas (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed packages of alcohol stored inside employee bathroom. Food shall 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. Person in charge (PIC) instructed to remove and store packaged alcohol from bathroom in a way that prevents contamination. PIC began to relocate packaged alcohol

3-305.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed hole in drywall along floor behind employee bathroom toilet. Physical facility shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair hole in wall prior to next routine inspection

6-201.13

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Liquor Basket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Liquor Basket on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Liquor Basket compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Liquor Basket most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Liquor Basket's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Liquor Basket have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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