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AJ'S GRAYTON BEACH LLC

63 DEFUNIAK ST · SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County · FL 32459

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375161
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8447605
DBPR license7601208

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold drawers- diced chicken 49F, cooked tomatoes 46F, raw shrimp 45F, shucked oysters 54F, redfish 64F, cobra 58F, mahi 66F ( 10:30-3:30). Cold hold- make bar- small raw shrimp 45F, large raw shrimp 45F, grouper 41F, ( 10:30- 3:00 ). Cold hold drawers- shucked oysters 54F ( 10:30- 3:30 ). **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold drawers- diced chicken 49F, cooked tomatoes 46F, raw shrimp 45F, shucked oysters 54F, redfish 64F, cobra 58F, mahi 66F ( 10:30-3:30). Cold hold- make bar- small raw shrimp 45F, large raw shrimp 45F, grouper 41F, ( 10:30- 3:00 ). Cold hold drawers- shucked oysters 54F ( 10:30- 3:30 ). Walk in cooler oysters 45F ( 2:00-3:00). **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#17Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form.

#18Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment marking tags with date shucked, not last date sold.

#19Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Bar- Cold hold- shucking station- Un shucked oysters 39F.

#20Intermediate01C-04-4

Intermediate – Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Cold hold- wood grill area reach in cooler- shucked oysters 39F. Cold hold drawers- shucked oysters 54F ( 10:30- 3:30 ). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 14

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Heavy Ice buildup on floors in walk-in freezer located outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup bowl stored inside rice.

#4Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface at shucking station to hold shucking knife on cutting board.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on food storage shelf, phone and soiled apron on dish shelf at expo station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in indoor walk in cooler.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored in hall way on floor. Oyster salt stored on floor on cook line.Manager placed boxes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored inside panko and sugar.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in sushi bar area and oyster shucking area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Food storage cups and containers stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple dry soiled cloths stored through out kitchen on food contact surfaces.

#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas thru out kitchen, storage, halls, ware washing and coolers have floors with unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.