Ajo Al's
A°3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix 85034
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74435
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Sep 17, 2026Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed possible use of time as a control for breakfast burrito case
Inspector's notes
Internal surface of soda nozzles observed with syrup residue buildup. Discussed cleaning frequencies and methods with PIC. Food contact surfaces should be cleaned in a manner and frequencies that prevents buildup of debris, residues, and/or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Dead insects observed in cabinet below soda station. Please clean and remove dead pests in this area and continue to monitor for activity. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Mar 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Reviewed in-use utensil sanitation times. 2. Reviewed process involving the commissary kitchen.
2025
Oct 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 1, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the main cold holding unit on the cook line having an ambient temperature of 48*F. Unit was observed to have TCS foods such as chicken still being stored in the unit. Reinspection will occur within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 2nd repeat violation.
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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Jun 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut cabbage and Mozzarella cheese in the main cold holding unit on the cook line having internal temperatures of 57-62*F. Person in charge states the cheese had been in the unit for at least 4 hours prior to inspection while the cabbage was placed no more than 1 hour prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. The cabbage improperly cold held was placed on Time as a Public Health Control while the cheese was voluntarily disposed of. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed the main cold holding unit on the cook line having an ambient temperature of 59*F. All TCS foods being held in the unit were either placed in an alternative working unit or placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Reinspection will occur within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Mar 24, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the dump sink next to the coffee making station being out of service. Person in charge states they will put a work order in. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair sink prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Nov 27, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed removing consumer advisory on menu if no animal proteins are being offered raw/undercooked.
Inspector's notes
Observed the dump sink next to the coffee making station being out of service. Person in charge states they are in the process of getting it repaired. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair sink prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Aug 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 12, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brain Riesenberg
2023
Oct 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Donald Erke
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →