PlateScore

AJ's Fine Foods

A+Cutting Edge

7141 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale 85253

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-85083

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

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

100
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 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

Aug 6, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed cleaning frequency of rails for sliding glass doors. Discussed small leak below the seafood department sink.

Apr 27, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Provided guidance document for Chemical Dispenser and Y-Valve (Wye) Installations.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed faucet equip with AVB below the three compartment sink. Disconnect adjustable/shut-off type spray nozzle after use.

Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2025

Jul 2, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of mixer.Discussed employee illness policy.Discussed bodily fluid cleanup kit.

Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed shell stock tags.

Feb 18, 2025Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the fan covers in the small walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

2024

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Heidi Burdette

Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Debbie Shulte

2023

Oct 20, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jared Hull

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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →