Aj's on the Bayou
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
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Score
Aj's On The Bayou, located at 200 Eglin Pkwy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on July 11, 2025. This inspection noted two critical violations, including a dishmachine's chlorine sanitizer not being at proper strength and time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. While the facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections, the most recent visit required immediate adjustments to sanitization and food cooling procedures.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
74
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
86
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
90
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
74
Violations — Jul 11, 2025 Inspection
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. Upon inspection, dish machine tested and observed 10ppm on test strip. Manager setup triple sink for dish washing. Triple sink was tested and 100ppm observed on test strip. **Warning**
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed sliced beef in lower reach in cooler at 54f. Manager stated ambient cooling for approximately 3.5 hours. Manager placed ice on beef to rapidly cool.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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