Aj's Chicken & Things
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Aj's Chicken & Things, the earliest from 2022. Aj's Chicken & Things was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Quincy facility scores 94, putting Aj's Chicken & Things on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls by make table has food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tile heavy grease debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen has gap between door and threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors around equipment soiled with grease debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen with grease debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 17 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose bibb on mop sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
High 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).
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hamburger over romaine in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High 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**
41-10-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods with grease build up over cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles in sugar food storage container.
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed ladies restroom missing light shield.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fryer equipment dirty with food grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - 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**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pulled pork in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease build up and soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed ladies room hand sink dirty.
32-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dirty in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted upon inspection. Manager printed and displayed after it was pointed out. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - 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-04-4
Basic - 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**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil on the floor next to storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster and Dumpster pad.
33-19-4
23
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of pulled pork on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood system, and filters accumulated with grease.
36-68-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
64
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle hanging on food storage shelf. Owner placed bottle in proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on food storage shelf. Owner wrote label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Sep 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing pink degreaser inside without a label. Observed manager place a label on the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Multiple fryers located in the kitchen that are soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing flour without a label. Observed the manager place a label on the container containing flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aj's Chicken & Things last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aj's Chicken & Things on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aj's Chicken & Things?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aj's Chicken & Things.
How does Aj's Chicken & Things compare to other restaurants in Quincy?
Aj's Chicken & Things most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Quincy average of 94.
Has Aj's Chicken & Things' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aj's Chicken & Things have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aj's Chicken & Things 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 Aj's Chicken & Things inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aj's Chicken & Things is inspected around three times per year on average.
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