Fresh Meat and Discount Store
A6128 N 43rd Ave, Glendale 85301
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-48082
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several items of unnecessary equipment and items in back storeroom. The premises shall be maintained free of unnecessary equipment and clutter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Mar 5, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labeling requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed dead bug and old/dry rodent droppings along floor behind storage equipment in back room of establishment. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall only be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Person in charge (PIC) began cleaning up area behind back room storage equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debris along floor in back storage room and behind retail floor freezers. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed limiting pest attractants and harborage conditions. Establishment shall be cleaned prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 20, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed one can of Black Flag insecticide spray in back storage room of establishment and one can of Hotshot insecticide spray underneath 3-compartment sink. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. Discussed risk of toxic contamination with person in charge (PIC). PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris along floor behind freezer equipment in front store area and back storage room. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Instructed person in charge to clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed excess of clutter and articles that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment in storage room with 3-compartment sink. Discussed limiting clutter to mitigate pest harborage. Instructed PIC to remove excess of articles/equipment stored in back of establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 14, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed limiting production of pest attractants and preventing pest entryways.
Inspector's notes
Observed constant drip leak from 3-compartment sink faucet head. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC to contact plumber to fix 3-compartment sink faucet head. 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 no cove base along floor next to 3-compartment sink. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Install cove base along wall next to 3-compartment sink prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2024
Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager• No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.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: John Mukoko
2023
Oct 30, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
At time of inspection downed coolers were not being utilized. Four freezers were inoperable during time of re inspection, nine freezers were still operational. Sufficient cooler capacity to sustain daily operations. Operator stated that stock will be limited to accommodate the decreased cold storage capacity. Coolers repair are planned to occur prior to end of the year. Answered questions related to proper packaging of food products. Discussed proper labeling of products with PIC. Owner will be purchasing properly sized labels. No county legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with Supervisor, RS#1158.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Cecilia Fobia
Oct 24, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed to the person in charge. 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 75,Signer: Cecilia Fobia
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed freezer with an ambient temperature of 52°F filled with smoked fish with visible organic growth on five of the packages inspected. Operator voluntarily discarded the entire stock of items (50lbs) within the freezer during time of inspection. Ensure that all smoked products are kept at 41°F or less to prevent microbial growth. Also observed smoked stingray (20 lbs) and Dagaa fish (5lbs) on a shelf with evidence of insects present within the packaging. The smoked fish was voluntarily discarded by the operator during the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed refrigeration unit directly to the left of front entrance of establishment containing smoked fish. The internal ambient air temperature of the unit measured at 52°F. Discussed proper cold holding conditions with operator. All TCS food products including smoked fish must be kept at 41° F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →