Aja
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
82
Score
Aja appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Inlet Beach average 76, so Aja is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with multiple items. Manager removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- cooked diced chicken 67F, cooked shrimp 64F, shrimp tempura 89F ( 5:00-9:00). Provided written form to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in ware wash area blocked with trash can and linen bag stand. Sink in cook line blocked with rice cooker stored on crate. Manager removed items from both sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags of cloths stored open sink on cook line. Manager removed cloths from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice 107F (4:99-8:00). Provided written form to establishment, manager filled out form to hold sushi rice on time for 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at sushi bar. Sink blocked with cart. Manager removed cart from sink area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar. Manager stocked paper towels at sushi bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container stored in rice. Manager removed bowl from rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on food contact surface at reach in cooler prep table next to food served to guests. Manager removed food from table and had employee sanitize surface. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloths in use at multiple areas in kitchen on cook line and make tables. Manager had employee removed cloths and place in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking sink on cook line. Manager removed trash can from in front of sink. Sink at sushi bar blocked with food cart. Manager removed cart from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in ware washing area. Paint brush and paint roller stored in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in dry sushi rice and in corn starch. Manager removed bowls from food and discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
78
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at sushi bar and cook line. Both sinks blocked with trash can. Manager removed trash cans from in front of sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. No rinse set up in 3 compartment sink only wash and sanitizer solution. Employee set up a rinse sink at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened green monster drink stored in reach in cooler next to shrimp. Employee removed drink from cooler and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice and flour. Chef removed bowls from food and discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line and near back door.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Feb 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- packaged lobster meat 30F. ( thawing at room temperature. Chef placed lobster meat in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth stored on tray over flour bin on cook line.
21-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aja last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aja on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aja?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aja.
How does Aja compare to other restaurants in Inlet Beach?
Aja most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Inlet Beach average of 76.
Has Aja's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aja have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aja means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aja inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aja is inspected around two times per year on average.
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