AJ's Fine Foods
A+Cutting Edge5017 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85085
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 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.**No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 29, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.
Jul 9, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Picture of new thermometer has been uploaded to permit.
Jul 2, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have NOT been corrected.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for high temp thermometer unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.
Inspector's notes
Area uses a high temp warewashing machine but the thermometer used to test it is broken from being stored inside machine. New thermometer was ordered at time. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer cycle testing devices (high temp holding, waterproof thermometer, high temp strips/stickers) are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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.
Jun 16, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Area uses a high temp warewashing machine but the thermometer used to test it is broken from being stored inside machine. New thermometer was ordered at time. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer cycle testing devices (high temp holding, waterproof thermometer, high temp strips/stickers) are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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.
Feb 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee handling and slicing cucumbers with bare hands at time of inspection. Instructed employee to wear gloves whenever handling food. Please ensure all food items are protected from bare hand contact. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
Inspector's notes
Rice acidification logs had not been filled out for the day when inspection took place, establishment was also on the second batch of rice. Logs were filled out at time. Please ensure HACCP logs are filled out when activities take place to maintain completeness and accuracy. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
2024
Oct 7, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed spicy tuna cooling in tightly covered containers in seafood cooler, containers were uncovered at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. 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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Pedro Avila
Feb 8, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Daniel McCarty
2023
Oct 3, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. 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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Johnathan Jackson
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.
- 100Food Establishment - BakeryA+Permit FD-85091 · last inspected Feb 25, 2026
- 97Food Establishment - Eating & DrinkingA+Permit FD-85101 · last inspected Jun 9, 2026
- 100Food Establishment - Food CateringA+Permit FD-85090 · last inspected Aug 18, 2026
- 100Food Establishment - Meat MarketA+Permit FD-85100 · last inspected Jun 9, 2026
- 100Food Establishment - Retail FoodA+Permit FD-85093 · last inspected Feb 25, 2026
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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 →