Aj's Fine Foods

23251 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Aj's Fine Foods has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** On cook line, in alto sham, cooked potatoes, cooked salmon, cooked sweet potatoes with internal temperatures of 102*F-120*F. Per employee, TCS foods were prepared about 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat potatoes and salmon to 165*F. Employee stated foods in alto sham are temperature regulated and not time control. Recommended repair company visit to ensure unit is working properly and able to maintain proper temperatures at all times. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a 135*F or higher at all times
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In rotisserie chicken hot holding case, rotisserie chickens with internal temperatures of 112*F-131*F. Per employee, rotisserie chickens were placed out for service about 3 hours. Employee discarded rotisserie chickens. See embargo form. Recommended repair of back sliding door of hot case, not allowing doors to properly close and maintain hot holding temperature. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In outdoor bbq area, in two door reach in refrigerator, cooked sausages and cut tomatoes and cut lettuce without date marks and open package of veggie burgers with a discard date of 4/26, 4 days past discard date. Per manager, unknown preparation date of sausages and lettuce and tomatoes. Cooked sausages, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, veggie burgers were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed the importance of proper date marking of TCS foods if held in an establishment >24 hours. (A) A FOOD specified in ¶ 3-501.17(A) or (B) shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in ¶ 3-501.17(A), except time that the product is frozen; (2) Is in a container or PACKAGE that does not bear a date or day
3-501.18
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. In hot foods self serve case, on bottom shelf, three rotisserie chickens with internal temperatures of 115*F-125*F. Per employee, chickens were placed in hot holding unit within normal time parameters. Rotisserie chickens were discarded due to quality. Ambient temperature of hot holding unit was set at 175*F. Repair order was placed for hot holding unit at time of inspection. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times
3-501.16(A)(1)
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 Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aj's Fine Foods.

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

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