PlateScore

Hjb Groceries And African Market Llc

A

4132 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-87918

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202320242025Oct 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 5, 2025 — 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 history7 on record

2026

Jan 12, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Met with owner, Brandon regarding moving retail store to new suite and permitting application process. Went over application process. No county legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed with owner about sea moss labels and provided supplement information. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

Mar 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about labels for frozen fish. Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English)

2024

Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labeling requirements with person in charge.

2023

Oct 6, 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 report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Emmanoela Sahfer

Sep 29, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment during posted business hours and observed locked entrance door and lights off inside. Will inspect at later time/ date.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →