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Licensee
Name: AJ'S SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR License Number: SEA5601922
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 06/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 116 E HWY 98
DESTIN, FL 32541

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 06/07/2022 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
22-20-5    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop salt. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4    Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In cook kitchen.
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In ware wash area, cook line, and near back exit. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In ware wash area.
40-06-5    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on prep table near crackers and dressings. 2 pack packs stored next to frozen salad plates. Employee removed phone and back packs and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler, weather strip in disrepair and bottom right of door.
36-22-4    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler at entry to walk in freezer.
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Cambro of salt stored on floor near dish shelf. Employee removed salt and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near breading station and bar area. Manager printed signs and hung them at the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4    Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.
08B-12-5    Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab cakes stored in reach in freezer uncovered. Employee placed parchment paper over crab cakes. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5    Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cambros and old equipment stored on ground near vendor entrance.
03A-02-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- portioned shrimp 49F, tuna salad 48F ( prepped 30 minuets ago ). Cold drawers- mahi 53F, grouper 54F, chicken 45F ( prepped 30 minutes and placed on line. Employee placed all items on ice to reduce temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sent to ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near breading station. Employee was sent to restock. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near breading station. Employee was sent to re stock. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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