Aj's Fine Foods

5017 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Aj's Fine Foods has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Temperature measuring devices, manual and mechanical warewashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector 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
4-302.13
90
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector 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
4-302.13
90
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector 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
3-301.11(B)
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records (corrected on site)
Inspector 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
8-103.12(B)
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector 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
3-501.15(B)
95

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 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aj's Fine Foods?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices, manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aj's Fine Foods.

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

Aj's Fine Foods most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.