Inspection Report

Business Name
African Market Shop LLC
Business Address
721 E GUADALUPE RD TEMPE AZ 85283
Permit Number
FD-23-01945
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Meat Market
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/12/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFPM prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed the meat band saw covered with a rug, boxes, and small white dry particles and all prepping tables covered with brown/ yellow/white powders. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC started to wash the prep table and relocate rug and boxes. Discussed once meat band saw is cleaned to protect with food grade bags or food grade plastic wrap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: Observed several dead German cockroaches and dried corn and other dried grains throughout the back of the facility. Discussed with PIC establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must remove dead pests to prevent the attraction of more pests. Also discussed to clean up all foods and grains off the ground to prevent the attraction of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) personal use items shall be stored in a designated spot away from establishment items for sale. 2) chemicals shall be stored low in a designated spot in a way that prevents contamination. 3) remove all unnecessary equipment from the facility. Only items pertinent to daily business shall be stored onsite. 4)All foods shall be stored 6 inches off the ground.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.