Sticklers

30 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Sticklers appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical dispenser connected to mop sink with atmospheric breaker valve through a y-valve. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Discussed supplying chemical dispenser with the supply line for other chemical dispensers. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers

5-205.12(A)

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RTE food items; capicola (08/27), homemade chili (08/28), and cream cheese (08/27) with datemarking past 7 days at time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

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

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RTE food items; pepperjack cheese (10/15), cottage cheese (10/16), and macaroni salad (10/11) with datemarking past 7 days at time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Observed dairy yoghurt, cut watermelon and potato salad with no datemarking in standing reach-in unit located in warewashing area. PIC stated items were prepped on 10/21 and datemarked items at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Provided datemarking guidance via email

3-501.18

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed establishment cooling multiple food items (chicken caesar salad, cut tomatoes, raw cookie batter with eggs) in containers double-wrapped with Saran (trapping heat). All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Provided cooling methods guidance via email

3-501.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sticklers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sticklers on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sticklers?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sticklers.

How does Sticklers compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sticklers most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sticklers' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sticklers 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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