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AJ'S AMERICAN GRILL

6316 LANTANA RD STE 43-46 · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3652198
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13476539
DBPR license6011057

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 dented cans of red beans 1 dented can of sliced jalapeno 1 dented can of tomato paste

Stop Sale
#6High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then grabbed metal container of par cooked chicken; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their hair then grabbed clean cutting boards; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized equipment **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Raw shrimp stored over onion rings – not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler: raw calamari stored over ready to eat celery Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler: raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator

#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator

#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor at walk in cooler Advised operator to remove product from floor

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes Advised operator to remove

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in sink with no running water Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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