AJ'S SEAFOOD-CHICKEN & GRILL

High 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.

High 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.

Basic - 3 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near deep freezer. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat in women's restroom loose and not attached on one side.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sugar, scoop handle missing and stored in flour.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on trash can I. Women's restroom.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage near walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored in walk in cooler on floor.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food lids stored on floor in dry storage bear back door.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice bucket broken/cracked and wrapped in tape.

Basic - shelves have accumulation of soil residues under sauce bowls near fryers.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans 105F (hot hold 2hrs) and shaved gyro 102F (hot hold 2hrs) in hot hold well. Manager turned up hot hold unit to ring items up to temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed vegetable cutter and blender base soiled.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusting on front of self service drink machine in lobby.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed sticky floors with food debris and dirt in multiple locations of the kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold-like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured in the back of the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles Damage and in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler and multiple equipment handles soiled with food debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles broken and stained showing signs of water damage throughout restaurant. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed cutting board showing deep groves on main make line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Upon inspection observed floors throughout restaurant soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed grease buildup in the back of flat grill and multiple fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed inside of ice machine with accumulation of mold like substance in the back of the kitchen.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris by the entrance of kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and dining area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed air conditioning vent soiled with accumulation of dust throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed cutting board stained and with cut marks no longer cleanable in main make line in kitchen.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Upon inspection observed mold like substance outside the walk-in cooler walls.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed flour bags stored on the floor in dry storage behind kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside hand washing sink in kitchen.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Upon inspection observed dumpster lid open outside restaurant. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Upon inspection observed mop not properly stored for drying in mop sink area.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certified food manager present with four employees working. Manager Bradley Kuhens is present but their certification expired in 2021.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above fryer station.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar on floor beside tea preparation area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water.