PlateScore

AJ's Fine Foods

A+Cutting Edge

31311 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85266

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84863

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

98
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 27, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2026 — 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 history10 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Provide a waterproof maximum registering temperature indicator for the newly installed high temp dishwasher (not yet in use). No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 13, 2026Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Reviewed time as a control logs.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Food manager certification was not available for review. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide the certification. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Reviewed time as a public health control procedures. No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA+

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

Jan 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw bacon in walk in cooler stored above tortillas and biscuits on speed rack.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Sep 27, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority foundation3-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed four cans with large dents near seems and rims of cans in back storage area stored near all other cans.

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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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. Predefined Comment: Swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe. Predefined Comment: PIC separated the damaged cans. A designated area will be used to store damaged cans until removal from the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 20, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Alicia Valente

Jan 30, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Shawn Flaniga

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.... Observed employee at out door grill handle raw ground beef patty take of gloves and place on new gloves without washing hands and begin working with hamburger buns. Employee advised to take of gloves and wash hands at that time. Person in charge and employee informed when changing tasks they shall take off gloves wash hands and place on new gloves. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 20, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an A+ grade.Inspection report Delivered Via EmailNo County legal action will result from 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Alicia Valente

This address holds 6 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →