Shorty's Sandwich Shop

3767 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Shorty's Sandwich Shop has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Shorty's Sandwich Shop was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees' drinks (coffee & water bottles) stored in a stainless steel rack above enclosed containers of gloves & hair nets. Upon request, the employee's drinks were relocated by the person in charge. Informed the person in charge to ensure personal drinks have a proper lid and straw and are stored in a designated area. Ensure to follow proper food separation at all times, to prevent cross-contamination

2-401.11

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

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

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 working containers of chemicals unlabeled containing blue and purple liquids. PIC identified liquids as window cleaner and fabulosa. PIC labeled chemical bottles at time of inspections. All chemical working containers must be labeled with common names

7-102.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle at 3-compartment sink hanging below floor rim of 3-compartment sink and spring in disrepair. PIC tied sprayer nozzle up above flood rim at time of inspection. Discussed replacing spring with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shorty's Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shorty's Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Shorty's Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Shorty's Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shorty's Sandwich Shop have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shorty's Sandwich Shop 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 Shorty's Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shorty's Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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