Uncle Sam's

3217 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Uncle Sam's, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“System maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Uncle Sam's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live German cockroach activity behind loose baseboards below pizza oven, in cracks on underside of bar, in cracks on either side of reach in Pepsi cooler, and in cracks on underside of both restroom counters. Service call was placed at time. Please ensure premise are maintained free of pests
6-501.111(C)
90
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Incidental Food Contact, Criteria-Lubricants (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed NSF H2 registered lubricant labeled "no food contact" used to lubricate moving parts near food-contact surfaces on meat slicer in kitchen. Lubricants with incidental food contact, if they are used on food-contact surfaces, on bearings and gears located on or within food-contact surfaces, or on bearings and gears that are located so that lubricants may leak, drip, or be forced into food or onto food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.3570. Person in charge discontinued use of lubricant at time of inspection
7-205.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak in piping to spray nozzle at dishwashing sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd
5-205.15(B)
82
May 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the piping to the spray nozzle by the dish machine is leaking. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
90
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Sam's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Sam's on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Sam's?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Sam's.

How does Uncle Sam's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Uncle Sam's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Uncle Sam's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Sam's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Sam's 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 Uncle Sam's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Sam's is inspected around four times per year on average.