Aj's Fine Foods

1836 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Aj's Fine Foods has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Aj's Fine Foods on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed final warewashing sanitizer basin filled /in use, noted sanitizer at 0ppm . informed deli staff. deli staff drained and refilled sanitizer. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established

4-501.114(F1-2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food carts placed in the front of the handwashing station. informed deli staff. articles removed. please ensure the hand washing station is always available and accessible

5-205.11

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sauteed onions, and sauteed mushrooms pans at 105-118 deg f . informed deli manager. pans were removed. manager reheated food pans to 165 deg f . please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the outdoor food service hand washing station, paper towel dispenser not working. informed manager. manager disassembled , service and refilled the paper towel dispenser. corrected

6-301.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at various deli counters, wet wiping cloth left on the food counters. discussed wet wiping cloth provision. manager removed all wet towels, sanitizer buckets at 200 ppm for the deli stations and outdoor grill stations were prepared. corrected

3-304.14

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj's Fine Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aj's Fine Foods on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Aj's Fine Foods compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Aj's Fine Foods most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Aj's Fine Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aj's Fine Foods have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aj's Fine Foods means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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