Sun Stop Liquors
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Sun Stop Liquors four times, with records going back to 2024. Sun Stop Liquors was last inspected on Jan 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Sun Stop Liquors' latest score is in line with the Tempe average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed bags of ice bagged in the establishment for customer self-service with no label. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed bags of ice bagged in the establishment for customer self-service with no label. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed outside of ice machine heavily rusted and flaking off. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed bags of ice bagged in the establishment for customer self-service with no label. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed outside of ice machine heavily rusted and flaking off. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles and broken/missing flooring in non-functional walk-in cooler. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sun Stop Liquors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sun Stop Liquors on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sun Stop Liquors?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sun Stop Liquors.
How does Sun Stop Liquors compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Sun Stop Liquors most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.
Has Sun Stop Liquors' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sun Stop Liquors have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sun Stop Liquors 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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