AJ's Fine Foods

A+Cutting Edge

20050 N 67th Ave, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85157

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.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 4, 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.

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA+

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

2025

Aug 6, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA+

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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Throughout the department observed multiple damp wiping cloths sitting on counters or other surfaces. Reviewed requirements with PIC.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

At the deli service counter, 3 of 6 iced tea dispensers observed with build up of black/tan matter on the interior surfaces of the containers. Alerted manager who had containers drained and cleaned at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

May 21, 2025Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and wiping rag requirements.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy black organic material build-up on the back internal surface of the oven, completely covering the fan. Alerted the manager who stated they had a third-party servicer out to deep clean the oven only two days prior. The cavities and door seals of ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Discussed the importance of both routine cleaning and deep cleaning for ovens. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Jan 14, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy black build up in the floor drains of the outdoor cooking area. Alerted manager who plans to have a whole store deep clean in the coming month. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Staff cleaned the floor drains at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Discussed the condition of the hood baffles. Establishment to replace any damaged baffles. Also discussed, the establishment's bird management for outdoor cooking operation.

Jun 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an A+ grade. Discussed common use labels, handwashing sink requirements, and the contrition of the hood baffles. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite. Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-Toolbox 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+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sheila Eldridge

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed heavy grease build up on the chicken roasting oven and food debris (onion, pickle, etc.) in the outdoor condiment cooling table. The manager instructed staff to clean the equipment, at time of inspection. Staff states these items are typically cleaned nightly. Surfaces of equipment contacting food that is not Time/Temperature Control for Safety shall be cleaned: at any time when contamination may have occurred or at least every 24. Ovens to be cleaned every 24 hours or when visibly soiled. Discussed the importance of regularly cleaning when equipment becomes soiled to reduce the risk of bacterial buildup and attracting pests. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Jan 30, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sheila Eldridge

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed cheese pizza (110°F) at the pizza station. Establishment uses time control for all food items at the pizza station. The time log had not been filled out for today. Staff filled in the time log for the pizza station items, at time of inspection. The manager stated all pizza station items had been made and placed out at the station at 11 (2 hours prior). Discussed time control parameters with management. Establishment to use the time log, which has the time control policy, and keep it near were Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are placed on time control. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed heavy grease built up on the fans and light fixtures at the outside grill. Establishment must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed the importance of keeping all surfaces free of grease to aid in pest control. Must clean prior to next routine inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA+

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.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sheila Eldridge & Teresa Rivera

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 →