AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS
203 W JEFFERSON ST, Quincy FL 32351 · 850-627-0384
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018037742 | Jul 17, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls by make table has food debris build up.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tile heavy grease debris build up.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen has gap between door and threshold.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors around equipment soiled with grease debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen with grease debris build up.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook working chicken fry station and working grill station not washing hands before changing gloves when going from raw product(chicken) to ready to eat food(bread).
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hamburger over romaine in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner above food seasoning by grill station. Employee moved chemical bottle to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose bibb on mop sink in kitchen.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed ladies room hand sink dirty.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dirty in kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted upon inspection. Manager printed and displayed after it was pointed out.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee cooler stored next to and above food in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink on prep table next to food. Manager removed drink and put on bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets on storage shelf above sugar and flour containers.
Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil on the floor next to storage rack.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster and Dumpster pad.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods with grease build up over cooks line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles in sugar food storage container.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed ladies restroom missing light shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by kitchen hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fryer equipment dirty with food grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed electrical cord stored over sugar and flour bag.
Stored food not covered. Observed pulled pork in walk in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease build up and soiled.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area accumulated with dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of pulled pork on floor in walk in freezer.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood system, and filters accumulated with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor at front counter.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle hanging on food storage shelf. Owner placed bottle in proper storage area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on food storage shelf. Owner wrote label on bottle.
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on frontline.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and flour container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers in front of office.
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.