Thunderbird Liquor

4920 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Thunderbird Liquor stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Thunderbird Liquor squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to three compartment sink
6-301.12
90
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observe unclean container holding tongs for pickles at counter. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of old food and other debris
4-602.11(E)
95
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed small beverage cooler in store with milk products at 53*F. Cold hold for milk to be 41*F or lower. Owner turned down thermostat to quickly cool to 41*F and contacted repair company. All Temperature control for safety foods (milk) placed in cooler holding items at 41*F
4-301.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thunderbird Liquor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thunderbird Liquor on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Thunderbird Liquor compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Thunderbird Liquor most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Thunderbird Liquor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thunderbird Liquor have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thunderbird Liquor 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 Thunderbird Liquor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thunderbird Liquor is inspected around three times per year on average.