AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS
203 W JEFFERSON ST · QUINCY · Gadsden County · FL 32351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook working chicken fry station and working grill station not washing hands before changing gloves when going from raw product(chicken) to ready to eat food(bread).
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hamburger over romaine in walk in cooler.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner above food seasoning by grill station. Employee moved chemical bottle to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose bibb on mop sink in kitchen.
Basic 17
32-07-4Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed ladies room hand sink dirty.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dirty in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted upon inspection. Manager printed and displayed after it was pointed out. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4Basic – Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee cooler stored next to and above food in walk in cooler.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink on prep table next to food. Manager removed drink and put on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets on storage shelf above sugar and flour containers.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil on the floor next to storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster and Dumpster pad.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods with grease build up over cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles in sugar food storage container.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed ladies restroom missing light shield.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by kitchen hand sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fryer equipment dirty with food grease build up.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed electrical cord stored over sugar and flour bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pulled pork in walk in cooler not covered.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease build up and soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:08 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.