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AJ'S SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR

116 E HWY 98, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-1913

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats566
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5601922
Grade history
JUN 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Gumbo 56/54F overnight ( see stop sale )
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2022016661Apr 4, 2022Jun 28, 2022$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 5, 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
Ice buildup in prep area upright reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Broil reach in make bar Standing water removed during the inspection.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher multiple attempts- (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Temperature 149 final rinse per heat strip )
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
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. Walk in cooler Gumbo 56/54F overnight Prob thermometer calibrated
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Gumbo 56/54F overnight ( see stop sale )
High priority/03A-02-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At fan / condenser box.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 Corrected to 100 ppm chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Exterior mop sink Two hose bibs observed with attached hoses.
High priority/29-34-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani Bucket 400 + ppm chlorine Cook line Corrected during the inspection 100 ppm chlorine
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sushi bar Display cooler drain line observed in hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi Menu Appetizers- Hamachi, Tuna poke, harbor salad, seared tuna, Sashimi Sampler. Sashimi and Sashimi bowels Signature Rolls - 4 Flags roll, Hamachi roll, Huntress roll, king roll, Marilyn roll, New Florida roll, Philly roll, Phoenix roll, Rainbow roll, Silver lining roll, Spicy Tuna roll, Spicy Octopus roll, Tuck roll. ( additionally any rolls containing raw and or under cooked seafood )
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Walk in cooler condenser / fan unit missing fan guard covers.
Intermediate/14-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Grill reach in cooler make bar underside condenser ice over. Walk in freezer condenser / fans iced over.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Walk in freezer condenser fan guards / shields not in place ( missing)
Intermediate/14-04-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe/drip pan at AC unit located above ware wash area. Leaking water not contacting food contact surfaces. Discussion conducted with KM reference importance of protecting food contact surfaces from exposure to leaking water.
Basic/29-11-4

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.