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
Not Participating
0
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
22
Time as a public health control: procedures & record
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed cheese pizza (110°F) at the pizza station. Establishment uses time control for all food items at the pizza station. The time log had not been filled out for today. Staff filled in the time log for the pizza station items, at time of inspection. The manager stated all pizza station items had been made and placed out at the station at 11 (2 hours prior). Discussed time control parameters with management. Establishment to use the time log, which has the time control policy, and keep it near were Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are placed on time control.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed heavy grease built up on the fans and light fixtures at the outside grill. Establishment must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed the importance of keeping all surfaces free of grease to aid in pest control. Must clean prior to next routine inspection
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. 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 On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.


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.
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