Aj's Commissary

101 Mountain Dr, Destin, FL 32541

Catering

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Aj's Commissary eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Aj's Commissary is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer #2 Heavy Ice build up **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Portioned beef stored in walk in cooler not labeled.

02D-01-5

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer #2 **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer #1 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13:

14-69-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine x4 attempts Corrected during the inspection 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer #1

14-69-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Provided Health reporting requirements to establishments.

11-04-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor Dough mixer soiled. Manager had employee clean mixer. Can opener blade soiled. Manager sent blade to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair on walls.

32-05-4

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

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting boards have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple read of kitchen and walk in coolers.

36-22-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- spinach 28F at room temperature. Employee placed spinach in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice paddles stored in bread rack on floor. Manager removed paddles from floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-26-4

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker required on hose Bibb on front line with water hose attached.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of large mixer head.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface

14-34-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean lexan containers near dish area. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chopped celery in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling beside walk-in freezer, around vents.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in lexan containers near dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-ins.

36-22-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj's Commissary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aj's Commissary on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aj's Commissary?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aj's Commissary.

How does Aj's Commissary compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Aj's Commissary most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Aj's Commissary's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aj's Commissary have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aj's Commissary 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 Commissary inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aj's Commissary is inspected around three times per year on average.

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