Saguaro Liquor Grocery

11001 W Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Food Production
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Saguaro Liquor Grocery, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Saguaro Liquor Grocery's latest score is in line with the Avondale average of 98. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Also observed organic matter on soda nozzles. Discussed proper cleaning procedures and frequency with staff and owner
4-602.11(E)
95
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of organic matter on deflector in ice machine. Spoke with person in charge (PIC) about monitoring and cleaning the ice machine regularly to prevent growth of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed bags of ice missing label with establishment's name and contact info. Discussed labeling ice bags to include business name, address and phone number of where the product was made
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saguaro Liquor Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saguaro Liquor Grocery on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saguaro Liquor Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saguaro Liquor Grocery.

How does Saguaro Liquor Grocery compare to other restaurants in Avondale?

Saguaro Liquor Grocery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avondale average of 98.

Has Saguaro Liquor Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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