Sam's Grocery

3901 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Sam's Grocery stretching back to 2024. Sam's Grocery was last inspected on Sep 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Sam's Grocery scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed no self-closing window or air curtain in drive-thru window. Discussed with PIC that required to have a method to prevents pests from entering establishment
6-202.15
95
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability
Inspector notes: *Second Consecutive* Observed no sanitizer available at time of inspection for use in 3-compartment sink, Per PIC they currently do not use 3-compartment sink and are only soaking soda nozzles nightly. Discussed with PIC proper washing for soda nozzles and 3-compartment sink set up of wash, rinse, and sanitize. Please obtain sanitizer and appropriate test strips prior to next routine inspection
4-303.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Grocery on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sam's Grocery compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sam's Grocery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sam's Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Grocery have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam's 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.