Benchris African Market
A°5532 N 43rd Ave, Glendale 85301
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-07334
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Mar 20, 2026Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment has decided to not use sliding door cooler next to rice rack as means to store TCS foods. Establishment plans to use other functioning cold holding units to store TCS foods (milk and eggs).
Inspector's notes
Observed dry/old rodent droppings along floor underneath retail floor food storage equipment. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Establishment shall remove/clean up all old rodent droppings. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed hole at bottom of wall behind handwash sink in bathroom across from front register counter. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair hole in wall prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 9, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment shall repair sliding door cooler such that it maintains 41°F or below prior to re-inspection on 3/20/26.
Inspector's notes
Observed 52.1°F ambient air temperature of sliding door cooler across from front register, per min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment shall have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Establishment shall repair sliding door cooler such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below prior to re-inspection on 3/20/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed dry/old rodent droppings along floor underneath retail floor food storage equipment. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Establishment shall remove/clean up all old rodent droppings. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed hole at bottom of wall behind handwash sink in bathroom across from front register counter. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair hole in wall prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Feb 25, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment shall repair sliding door cooler such that it maintains 41°F or below prior to re-inspection on 3/9/26.
Inspector's notes
Observed 51°F internal temperature of milk and raw shelled eggs inside sliding door cooler across from front register, per probe thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) could not confirm last temperature check of sliding door cooler and when milk/eggs were stored into sliding door cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. All raw shelled eggs and milk improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed 48.6°F ambient air temperature of sliding door cooler across from front register, per min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment shall have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Establishment shall repair sliding door cooler such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below prior to re-inspection on 3/9/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed dry/old rodent droppings along floor underneath retail floor food storage equipment. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Establishment shall remove/clean up all old rodent droppings. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed hole at bottom of wall behind handwash sink in bathroom across from front register counter. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair hole in wall prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Jul 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Ndubuisi Ndubuka
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed rodent droppings in the dried storage area of the store room, as well as in the adjoining unit to the right of the store. Per PIC, facility has pest maintenance performed weekly, PIC shall follow up and provide an invoice from certified pest control technician providing details on services performed. Ensure establishment is cleaned on a frequent schedule to prevent accumulation of pest droppings and waste to prevent contamination from environment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Jul 21, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Bernadette O.Inspection report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Bernadette O
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →