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AJS BIMINI

116 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-6457

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats320
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604016
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings observed on top of the dishwasher. Droppings removed and area cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm chlorine Corrected by manager during the inspection to 100 ppm chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware-wash / Expo handwash sink. Re stocked during the inspection
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Downstairs
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from ceiling AC unit at rear of cook line. No food and / or food contact surface exposed at time of the inspection. Repairs started during the inspection. Discussion conducted with KM - protection of food and food contact surfaces from leaking water.
Basic/29-11-4
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. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. 0 ppm chlorine X 3 attempts
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam station under counter reach in cooler - Fish 57, crab 54, Beef patties 57, packaged mussels 67F ( approximately 3 hrs. ) Per KM loaded at 10:00 TCS food moved to secondary cooler during the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Steam station under counter reach in.
Basic/14-74-7
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings observed on top of the dishwasher. Droppings removed and area cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in downstairs walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights over cook line / grill station not shielded.
Basic/38-07-4
Objectionable odors in kitchen (adjacent to oyster cooler / electric box ) possibly coming from floor.
Basic/36-64-5
Water leaking from cook line hand wash faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 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 during the inspection to 100ppm chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in exterior walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Wait station Scoop handle in slaw Removed by manager during the inspection
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings observed in ware wash area. 2 droppings observed on a towel located on top and in back of dishwasher. 1 dropping observed on top of dishwasher. Droppings removed and area cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. Supervisor Adamson notified
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone located at make bar Removed during the inspection Discussion conducted with manager and line cook reference personnel items located in food preparation area.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Below grill / flat top / low Boy coolers
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with hush pup mix. Scoop removed by manager.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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