Maricopa County, AZ

AJ's Fine Foods

Permit ID: FD-85157

Permit Type: E & D

20050 N 67th Ave Glendale 85308

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
Cutting Edge A+
0

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed Tuna salad (53°F) and cooked beans (56°F) covered in the walk in above 41°F. Items were uncovered, at time of inspection. Staff to ensure cooling Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods remain uncovered in shallow pans until they reach 41°F or below. Recommended staff use cooling logs to ensure temperatures are reached. Discussed cooling methods with management.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade. Discussed frequency of cleaning ovens and the walk in cove base. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-Toolbox


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.