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

Aj's Fine Foods has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Aj's Fine Foods' latest score of 100 sits above the Mesa average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple facility sushi knives /utensils soiled. organic debris accumulated on the knives. knives were found in the sushi knife holding rack. manager removed all, scrubbed and sanitized during the inspection. manual ware washing sequences for the on-site utensils reviewed

4-601.11(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the sushi bar concession. some ingredient containers were left in plastic tubs and plastic containers. no identification. manager identified food prep. ingredients. labeled by sushi staff at the time of inspection

3-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping towels were left on the food prep. surfaces. checked the sanitizer bucket. noted at 0ppm. discussed the frequency of changing the sanitizer. manager removed towel. sanitizer buckets were refilled multi quat at 200 ppm established

3-304.14

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed container of sushi prepared on site , dated 11-5. inquired regarding the on site discard policy. per manager the dates marked are the final discard date. MCESD use by date policy and guidance document reviewed. sushi manager discarded food. corercted

3-501.18

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 one violation 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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