Aj's Lager House
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Aj's Lager House stretching back to 2022. Aj's Lager House was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Melbourne sits at 84, putting Aj's Lager House on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observe at bar area 2 small flying insects not touch food or any food contact surface. Call Supervisor on Duty and stated next unannounced routine inspection
35A-02-7
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observe on cook line employees not changing gloves between changing tasks. Manager reeducated employees to task off dirty gloves, wash hands then reapply new gloves after changing tasks **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe in walk in cooler raw meat products over Ready to eat items. Manager had employees move raw meat products under ready to eat products **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe hose Bibb in dish washer area connected to black hose does not have a vacuum breaker installed on hose Bibb. Manager had a extra vacuum breaker piece and installed it to hose Bibb in dish washer area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area has kitchen items stored in the sink. Manager removed kitchen items from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. observe at cold station cooler soufflé cup, stored in salsa used as a scoop. Manager removed and discarded cup and place ladle with a handle to scoop up salsa **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe ceiling vent floor in prep and dishwasher area is soiled with old food debris. Manager has employees sweep up the the floor at time of routine inspection is conducted **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe in walk in cooler green peppers and raw meat not stored 6 inches off the floor. Manager had employees had employees put food 6 inches off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving is soiled with old food debris
14-17-4
39
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum break on hose connected to hose bibb in dishwasher area
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw chicken over fried tortillas. Manager took fried tortillas from underneath raw chicken and place in a different area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dish area has items stored in sink. Operator removed items from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Does not have chlorine tests strips for chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station cutting board has heavy cutting grooves
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled sugar. Manager labeled it sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dish area is starting to flake
36-32-5
47
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler cooked black beans under raw steak. Operator remove cooked black beans under raw steak and place it above raw steak **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to dishwasher machine had kitchen items in the sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under salad station
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer raw food stored on the floor. Manager had took food off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, rice and dry beans food container. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Jan 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed to left of cook line. No plans on file. Repeat hand wash violations will require installation and plan review submission
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink behind bar. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory available for establishment. Provided operator with signage **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter systems not replaced/serviced within 1year
29-28-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light not functional in walk in cooler behind bar
36-62-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in mens restroom
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on air curtain over rear door
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aj's Lager House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aj's Lager House on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aj's Lager House?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aj's Lager House.
How does Aj's Lager House compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Aj's Lager House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Aj's Lager House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aj's Lager House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aj's Lager House 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 Lager House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aj's Lager House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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