Benchris African Market

5532 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Benchris African Market has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Benchris African Market's latest score is in line with the Glendale average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris along wall and ground behind meat saw. 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
6-501.12
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat food debris along blade of meat saw and bits of meat food debris inside meat saw compartments. Per person in charge (PIC), meat saw was last used night prior to inspection. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC instructed employee to properly wash/rinse/sanitize food-contact surfaces at time of inspection
4-602.11(A-D)
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benchris African Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benchris African Market on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Benchris African Market compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Benchris African Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benchris African Market have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Benchris African Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benchris African Market is inspected around four times per year on average.