Aj's Fine Foods

1836 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Aj's Fine Foods has been inspected five times since 2024. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Aj's Fine Foods is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed creme cheese dip with veggies and herbs prepared on site dated 7-15-2024. informed pic. manager discarded rte food. manager reviewed company discard date policy with staff on site. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Addl Notes: Observed in the front meat service area, on site prepared containers of garlic, butter , herbs, and hot dogs pan without a use by date . mcesd use by date policy reviewed. manager trained staff. a use by sticker provided for the rte food pans and containers
3-501.17
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: In the meat market, some of the wet wiping cloth left on the counters/equipment. manager trained staff. all removed, please ensure wet wiping cloth are stored in a designated sanitizer solution. corrected
3-304.14
86

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.

How often is Aj's Fine Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aj's Fine Foods is inspected around three times per year on average.