AJ'S SEAFOOD-CHICKEN & GRILL
1049 N. NAVY BLVD, Pensacola FL 32507
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 77F ( 11:00-3:30), grits 95F (11:00-3:30). Steam well stopped working per employee.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 77F ( 11:00-3:30), grits 95F (11:00-3:30). Steam well stopped working per employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 77F ( 11:00-3:30), grits 95F (11:00-3:30). Steam well stopped working today per employee. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
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3 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near deep freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat in women's restroom loose and not attached on one side.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sugar, scoop handle missing and stored in flour.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Soiled Cloths under indoor grill press. Cloths under pan lids, cloth under sauce bowls. Tongs stored on top of cloth.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on trash can I. Women's restroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage near walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored in walk in cooler on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Food lids stored on floor in dry storage bear back door.
Utensils in poor condition. Ice bucket broken/cracked and wrapped in tape.
shelves have accumulation of soil residues under sauce bowls near fryers.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans 105F (hot hold 2hrs) and shaved gyro 102F (hot hold 2hrs) in hot hold well. Manager turned up hot hold unit to ring items up to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed vegetable cutter and blender base soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusting on front of self service drink machine in lobby.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed sticky floors with food debris and dirt in multiple locations of the kitchen.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold-like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured in the back of the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles Damage and in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler and multiple equipment handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles broken and stained showing signs of water damage throughout restaurant.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed cutting board showing deep groves on main make line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Upon inspection observed floors throughout restaurant soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed grease buildup in the back of flat grill and multiple fryers.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed inside of ice machine with accumulation of mold like substance in the back of the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris by the entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed air conditioning vent soiled with accumulation of dust throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed cutting board stained and with cut marks no longer cleanable in main make line in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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