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AJ'S ON THE BAYOU

200 EGLIN PKWY · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32547

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3610983
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10898975
DBPR license5602898

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upright glass cooler- milk 49F, half n half 51F, salsa 47F ( overnight), house made roumalade sauce 47F, tarter 47F, cocktail 47F ( 10:30-2:41). Ambient 51F, ambient thermometer 59F. Small glass reach in cooler- house made tarter 47F, cocktail 47F, ranch 47F ( 10:30-2:44), cut melon 51F ( overnight). Ambient- 48F.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright glass cooler- milk 49F, half n half 51F, salsa 47F ( overnight), house made roumalade sauce 47F, tarter 47F, cocktail 47F ( 10:30-2:41). Ambient 51F, ambient thermometer 59F. Small glass reach in cooler- house made tarter 47F, cocktail 47F, ranch 47F ( 10:30-2:44), cut melon 51F ( overnight). Ambient- 48F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright glass cooler- milk 49F, half n half 51F, salsa 47F ( overnight), house made roumalade sauce 47F, tarter 47F, cocktail 47F ( 10:30-2:41). Ambient 51F, ambient thermometer 59F. Small glass reach in cooler- house made tarter 47F, cocktail 47F, ranch 47F ( 10:30-2:44), cut melon 51F ( overnight). Ambient- 48F.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board at make bar is soiled and has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Upright glass cooler- milk 49F, half n half 51F, salsa 47F ( overnight), house made roumalade sauce 47F, tarter 47F, cocktail 47F ( 10:30-2:41). Ambient 51F, ambient thermometer 59F. Small glass reach in cooler- house made tarter 47F, cocktail 47F, ranch 47F ( 10:30-2:44), cut melon 51F ( overnight). Ambient- 48F. Chef stated maintenance technician has been called to repair cooler. Do not use until repaired or able to hold food at 41F or below.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler/ freezer.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#6Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior door of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.