AJ'S OYSTER SHANTY
108 SANTA ROSA BLVD, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.226.7124
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Corn in walk in cooler dated 6/14. Manager discarded food item.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Corn in walk in cooler dated 6/14. Manager discarded food item.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Prep Cooler by Door: Sliced Tomato's 51F/56F, Shredded Lettuce 55F/55F, Lobster 51F/56F. Sauce Cooler: Milk 46F/46F, Cooked Shrimp 46F/46F, Tuna Dip 46F/46F. Timeline for initial temperatures could not be determined, inspector re-temped food items after 20 min.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Cooler by Door: Sliced Tomato's 51F/56F, Shredded Lettuce 55F/55F, Lobster 51F/56F. Sauce Cooler: Milk 46F/46F, Cooked Shrimp 46F/46F, Tuna Dip 46F/46F. Timeline for initial temperatures could not be determined, inspector re-temped food items after 20 min.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticides stored over boxes of gloves. Manager properly stored items during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag was labeled with date of first oyster served by oyster prep employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at front bar area. Employee restocked paper towels during inspection.
No sanitizer used for sanitizer spray bottles. Sanitizer spray bottles contain cleaning solution but does not have an approved sanitizer.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Consumer advisory on menu does not have required verbiage for raw or undercooked oysters. Establishment has correct consumer advisories posted throughout dining area.
Food stored on floor. Liquid margarine stored on floor in dry storage room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoops in flour in dry storage area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed two CO-2 tanks not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with dust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed rusted shelves inside walk-in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. 0 ppm chlorine x3 attempts
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food and debris. Exterior walk in freezer Cleaned during the inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near walk in cooler not secured.
Food stored on floor. 3 boxes of seafood stored on floor in walk in freezer. Boxes are sealed. Manager properly stored items during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Two oyster boxes in walk in cooler have tags removed. Some oysters are still in each box.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks near kitchen entryway not chained down.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and bags stored on top of syrups for soda fountain.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outdoor walk in freezer has ice buildup on lines. No contamination of food items observed.
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