African Market Shop

721 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at African Market Shop, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 95, putting African Market Shop on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector 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

4-601.11(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector 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

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector 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

6-501.112

Sep 4, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector 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

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector 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

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was African Market Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at African Market Shop on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does African Market Shop compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

African Market Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has African Market Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at African Market Shop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at African Market Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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