Aj's Food Stop

3161 W Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33311

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: May 15, 2024

Score

High Risk

Aj's Food Stop has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 15, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, showing up three times.

Aj's Food Stop's latest score of 47 falls below the Oakland Park average of 85. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces. Operator corrected to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing out pans in kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen seafood thawing on counter. No running water. **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored directly on the floor at front counter. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed Hoods with accumulation of grease and dust. **Warning**

36-68-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.

23-24-4

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

22-08-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to fryers.

36-73-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

High Priority - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat vegetables in cookline reach in. Reviewed proper refrigerator storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter cutting board.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored in front counter hand sink. Utensils stored in cookline hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cookline handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj's Food Stop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aj's Food Stop on file is from May 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aj's Food Stop?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aj's Food Stop.

How does Aj's Food Stop compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Aj's Food Stop most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Aj's Food Stop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Aj's Food Stop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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