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Benchris African Market

A

5532 N 43rd Ave, Glendale 85301

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-07725

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 15, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 25, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of food debris along outside of meat saw cover. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of food debris along wall and ground behind meat saw. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed missing floor tiles in meat cutting room. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequencies.

May 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed walk-in freezer ice removal.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed meat food debris along blade of meat saw and bits of meat food debris inside meat saw compartments. Per person in charge (PIC), meat saw was last used night prior to inspection. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC instructed employee to properly wash/rinse/sanitize food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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.

Jan 10, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Establishment has three food handler certificates but no food manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain and maintain certificate on site. 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

2024

Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

2023

Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

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

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 →