Peterson African Market
A2647 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix 85017
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-44518
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 1, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pest monitoring.
Inspector's notes
Observed bathroom handwash sink faucet dispense brownish red colored water when turning on the hot water handle. Clear water dispensed from bathroom handwash sink when turning on the cold water handle. All plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment shall repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of debris along floor throughout establishment. 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. Discussed limiting pest attractants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Aug 1, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 22, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed establishment repackaging food items to be sold in smaller packages (ex. coconut shavings, ground melon seeds, dried fish). Class 2 retail food permits may only sell pre-packaged food that requires time/temperature control for safety and/or bulk food that does not require time/temperature control for safety. Class 3 retail food permits may only sell pre-packaged food that requires time/temperature control for safety, bulk food that does not require time/temperature control for safety and/or produce that is washed, portioned, and/or packaged for retail sale. Establishment must either discontinue repackaging food items or be increased to a class 3 retail food permit. Will follow up with owner in 10 days about permit classification. Re-Inspection for sufficient water supply shall be conducted on 8/1/25.
Inspector's notes
Observed glue traps with dead mice in storage room at back of establishment. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Person in charge (PIC) removed/cleaned up glue traps with dead mice from establishment. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency and limiting pest attractants. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Inspector's notes
Observed no water supplied to establishment bathroom handwash sink and toilet. Only retail packaged food sold at food establishment. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Establishment water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food establishment. Establishment shall remain open as permission and access to bathroom of adjacent suite is maintained. Agreement between food establishment and adjacent business giving permission to utilize bathroom is attached to report. Establishment handwash sink and bathroom shall be supplied with water prior to re-inspection on 8/1/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Jan 17, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Repackaged Food with flower and grains not labeled with Establishment information for traceback. Discussed with owner proper labeling.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Inspector's notes
Observed surfaces and floors of soiled with dirt with debris buildup. Discussed regular cleaning of premises.
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Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 1, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed plastic bags full of cooking ingredients such as milled flour without any type of identifying information or labels on the package. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3). Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
2023
Dec 13, 2023Routine1 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: Peter Alelo
Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest- Observed several insect carcasses and frass on top of, inside, and around refrigeration units towards the back of the establishment. Ensure insect carcasses are removed to prevent attraction of live insects and other pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →