Aj's Fine Foods
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
82
Score
Public records show five inspections at Aj's Fine Foods stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Shellstock, maintaining identification” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Aj's Fine Foods on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee help a customer with a raw salmon filet behind the counter, then changed gloves without washing hands and helped the same customer with cooked sliced turkey. Discussed with employee the importance of handwashing when moving from raw proteins to cooked. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ham salad in the walk-in cooler at 54*F, made two hours prior, and covered with saran wrap. TCS foods must be cooled in uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
82
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At cold cutting room handwashing sink, hose sprayers stored in basin of sink. Hose sprayers were removed from basin of sink. Maintain all handwashing sinks available for use at all times and used for handwashing only
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In front prepared foods cold cases, baked lasagna and cooked chicken wings without proper date marks. Per employee, lasagna and chicken wings were prepared >24 hours. Instructed employee to provide date marks on baked lasagna and cooked chicken wings. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking is to be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At cold cases, door, handles, and door tracks with accumulation of food residues. Maintain clean. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In cold cutting room prep sink, hot dogs thawing in container of water. Water was turned on to continue an approved thawing process. All foods being thawed from frozen are to be thawed in an approved manner. Foods are to be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process
3-501.13
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Conveying Sewage
Inspector notes: In main warewashing area, floor sink overflowing with sewage when 3-compartment is in use. Sewage is not properly draining, creating puddles in both meat cutting room and front service area. Establishment called plumbing repair at time of inspection. SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW
5-402.13
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags stored mixed species and not in chronological order. Instructed manager on proper storage of shellstock tags, with species tags stored together and in chronological order. Shellstock tags are to be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite
3-203.12
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At meat cold room 3-compartment sink, employee washed and rinsed dishware, then sanitized dishware
4-703.11
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, cooked chili with internal temperatures of 75*F-85*F, cooling in three large uncovered metal pans >6 inches deep. Per manager, chili was prepared >4 hours. Cooked chili was discarded. See embargo form. Cooked TCS foods are to be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In meat cutting room, no hand drying towels at main handwashing sink. Hand drying towels were provided at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with hand drying towels at all times
6-301.12
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In shellfish tags binder, past tags without last used date noted on tags. On current last used tag, last used date noted. Maintain consistency on always noting last used date on each shellfish tag when batch is completely sold
3-203.12
70
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, “shellstock, maintaining identification” 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 Scottsdale?
Aj's Fine Foods most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower 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 two 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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