African Market Shop LLC
A721 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-23-01944
Score based on 6 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
Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
2025
Sep 12, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
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.
Inspector's 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
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed several deli containers and sealed bags there were portioned from bulk by the register and on the shelf with seasonings. Observed these reportioned items missing all label requirements. The items are flour, coriander, black pepper, star anise, wadi, turmeric, coffee bean, and fenugreek. Discussed with PIC Labeling shall contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Inspector's 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.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Mar 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed whole nutmeg, coriander, uncooked corn portioned from bulk, missing labels. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) label basic requirements are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approx. Weight; 6) In English). Person in Charge (PIC) started to label at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
2024
Nov 8, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed portioned from bulk items missing approximate weight on labels. Black pepper, Wadi, Buun(coffee), Star anise, Coriander and Oregano. Also observed Kashato (coconut/sugar candy) without any labels. Discussed with PIC label basic requirements are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approx. Weight; 6) In English). Person in Charge (PIC) started to label at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Idris Kamis
Apr 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Business closed during operating hours.
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: A,Signer: Idris K.
Core-3-601.11, C: Standards of Identity Observed establishment portioning out and repackaging spices and grains without labels on packages. Instructed PIC that all portioned packages in house must be labeled with name, ingredient list, and establishment information. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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 →