Aj's Grayton Beach
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Aj's Grayton Beach has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Santa Rosa Beach restaurant, which scores around 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White skirting inside bin **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed full pan wet nesting on clean drying rack.
24-08-4
90
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin - ice bin skirt.
22-20-5
95
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine with 0ppm sanitizer reading. Operator set up sanitizer sink during inspection and contacted dish machine service tech. 300ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
90
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold drawers- diced chicken 49F, cooked tomatoes 46F, raw shrimp 45F, shucked oysters 54F, redfish 64F, cobra 58F, mahi 66F ( 10:30-3:30). Cold hold- make bar- small raw shrimp 45F, large raw shrimp 45F, grouper 41F, ( 10:30- 3:00 ). Cold hold drawers- shucked oysters 54F ( 10:30- 3:30 ). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold drawers- diced chicken 49F, cooked tomatoes 46F, raw shrimp 45F, shucked oysters 54F, redfish 64F, cobra 58F, mahi 66F ( 10:30-3:30). Cold hold- make bar- small raw shrimp 45F, large raw shrimp 45F, grouper 41F, ( 10:30- 3:00 ). Cold hold drawers- shucked oysters 54F ( 10:30- 3:30 ). Walk in cooler oysters 45F ( 2:00-3:00). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Cold hold- wood grill area reach in cooler- shucked oysters 39F. Cold hold drawers- shucked oysters 54F ( 10:30- 3:30 ). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment marking tags with date shucked, not last date sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Bar- Cold hold- shucking station- Un shucked oysters 39F.
01C-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in sushi bar area and oyster shucking area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food storage cups and containers stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple dry soiled cloths stored through out kitchen on food contact surfaces.
21-10-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas thru out kitchen, storage, halls, ware washing and coolers have floors with unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup on floors in walk-in freezer located outside. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup bowl stored inside rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at shucking station to hold shucking knife on cutting board.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on food storage shelf, phone and soiled apron on dish shelf at expo station. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in indoor walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored in hall way on floor. Oyster salt stored on floor on cook line.Manager placed boxes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored inside panko and sugar.
10-01-5
22
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 1 case of in-shell oysters without a tag.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags with dates and some tags without dates. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin located at back door.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses and phone stored on shelf above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container, chicken flour and sugar. Operator removed both scoops to ware wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 box of clear platter stored on floor.
25-05-4
52
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. This inspector provided proper advisory, operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer located outside.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container, breading under fry station. Operator removed utensil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and properly posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aj's Grayton Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aj's Grayton Beach on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aj's Grayton Beach?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aj's Grayton Beach.
How does Aj's Grayton Beach compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?
Aj's Grayton Beach most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.
Has Aj's Grayton Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aj's Grayton Beach have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aj's Grayton Beach 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 Grayton Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aj's Grayton Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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