AJ JALISCO
1909 N 20 ST, Vero Bch FL 32960 · (904)978-0661
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler drawers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (112F - Hot Holding) since 10am. Found at 2:30.
Raw animal food stored over clean glasses in freezer. Raw seafood over ready to eat sauce
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef made 7/11/26, today is 7/23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef in walk in made 7/11. Found 7/23
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (42-49F - Cold Holding) 2 hours. Employee moved to rapid chill
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 and peroxide commingling with food items in storage
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose next to dishwasher
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw and pico in walk in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler drawers on cooks line reading 44-45f
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler drawers
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign only posted next to walk in
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case mushrooms over sauces in walk in
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris on wall
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over mushrooms in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris. Produce shelf in walk in cooler has build up
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink next to bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink needs paper towels Paper towels were placed next to sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk beans
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have grease buildup
Observed Pots and pans dried with a towel/cloth. Provided education
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons next to bar
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over spring mix in salad cooler. Advised to move
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Churros in same container as bacon wrapped shrimp. Raw beef in plastic wrap stored above chicken nuggets
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce at 51f. In ice bath on cooks line. Employee moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans at 125f. Sitting above warmer for 1 hour. Employee moved to stove to rapid reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ceviche, salsa in walk in cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In bin of cooked chicken and beef in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtains in walk in cooler are soiled
Stored food not covered. Container of chicken nuggets in reach in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mango with sticker being stored in container with cut apples. Unwashed zucchini over prepped tomatoes in walk in cooler
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
-Ceiling tile in disrepair/missing next to walk in cooler. -Many ceiling tiles are soiled mold like substance
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers next to cut avocado in reach in cooler on cooks line
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line drawer: Raw Chicken 47f Raw Shrimp 45f Raw beef 44f Placed in coolers 2 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill. Cut lettuce 42-57f in ice bath on cook line. In service 2.5 hours. Advised rapid chill. Operatormover items to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ceiling tile in disrepair/missing next to walk in cooler. -Many ceiling tiles are soiled mold like substance
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Digital thermometer reading 44-46f. Ambient reading 48
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall stainless
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers next to cut avocado in reach in cooler on cooks line
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwasher
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwasher
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled in grease
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm.primed and still reading 0ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47 Raw shrimp 47 Lucy lettuce 67 since 11 Pico de gallo 46 Cooked pork 46 Chile Delano 46 Raw pork,48 Raw chicken 48 On speed cart Cooked beef 47 Cooked pork 45
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On cooks line and at servers station
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwasher
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean beer mugs in reach in freezer stored below raw meat not in original packaging
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler is reading ambient 45f.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled in grease
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Tomato juice
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut lettuce in shopping back in glass cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over portioned cooked rice in reach in freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At servers station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cook chicken in walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On flip top cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under dish machine. Owner swept up and cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of walk in cooler door has exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters 2. Tall Stainless steel cooler doors
Stored food not covered. Shrimps, mussels, and crab stored in reach in freezer uncovered
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.1 can of tomato sauce
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa verde and siete mores dated 9/10 and today is 9/25
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went from raw chicken to raw meat without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated manager and cook, who washed and changed gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded lettuce found at 48°. In service for 2.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill, moved into walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose next to dishwasher
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Front counter bucket reading 200+++chlorine. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 50ppm chlorine
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago not marked.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Gloria came in.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup being used to dispense unsweetened tea
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Hanging from belt on cook
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone
Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty. 2. Front of glass triple door cooler heavily soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Taco shells and bowls below triple sink, multiple items in reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in shaker not labeled
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.