AJ'S SEAFOOD-CHICKEN & GRILL
1049 N. NAVY BLVD · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32507
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – 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.
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Basic 12
51-11-4Basic – 3 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near deep freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat in women's restroom loose and not attached on one side.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sugar, scoop handle missing and stored in flour.
21-05-5Basic – 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.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on trash can I. Women's restroom.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage near walk in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored in walk in cooler on floor.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Food lids stored on floor in dry storage bear back door.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Ice bucket broken/cracked and wrapped in tape.
22-16-4Basic – shelves have accumulation of soil residues under sauce bowls near fryers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.