Sam's Liquor & Market

8770 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Sam's Liquor & Market has four inspections in the public record. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Scottsdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed ice for retail sale that is bagged onsite without labels showing where the ice is coming from. Please ensure the labels on each bag of ice show: Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at handsink near ice machine in back during inspection, sink was re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times
6-301.11
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rear washing station next to ice dispenser blocked by a cart field with boxes
5-205.11
90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing station blocked by cart
5-205.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Liquor & Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Liquor & Market on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam's Liquor & Market?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sam's Liquor & Market.

How does Sam's Liquor & Market compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Sam's Liquor & Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Sam's Liquor & Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Liquor & Market 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 Liquor & Market 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 Sam's Liquor & Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Liquor & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.