Aj's Mini Mart

10001 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Aj's Mini Mart has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Aj's Mini Mart was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Aj's Mini Mart is comfortably above that bar. 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

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork stored in reach-in cooler above cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. All raw animal proteins must be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cutting board in use with large black stains. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed importance of maintaining clean food-contact surfaces with person in charge. Person in charge replaced cutting board with new board at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 3rd

2-102.12(A)

May 13, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizer solution less than 50ppm chlorine. The person in charge discarded the sanitizer solution and made a new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine

3-304.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler door gasket in state of disrepair with duct tape used to hold in place. Observed a build up of food residues on the tape and gasket as well as gaps in the seal allowing internal ambient cold air to vent outward

4-501.11

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked steak with internal temprature of 55-56F and cooked beef stew with internal temperature of 49F in the reach-in cooler of the back kitchen. The person in charge stated the food items had been cooked the night before and placed into the reach-in cooler for cooling overnight, more than 4 hours ago. The food items were embargoed at the time of inspection

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed torn gasket along the interior doors bing held in place with duct tape at the reach-in cooler of the back kitchen. Discussed equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

4-501.11

Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottle of hand sanitizer and bottle of eye drops stored on prep table next to food items. The person in charge moved the items to designated area away from food and food equipment

7-209.11

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj's Mini Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aj's Mini Mart on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aj's Mini Mart?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aj's Mini Mart.

How does Aj's Mini Mart compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Aj's Mini Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aj's Mini Mart have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aj's Mini Mart 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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