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Aj's on the Bayou

200 Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Aj's on the Bayou has 10 inspections in the public record. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Aj's on the Bayou's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Walton Beach average of 96. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Dish machine still not sanitizing. three compartment sink has been set up. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
03A-02-5
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**
22-41-4
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.
View 4 violations
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: Tested to 0ppm. Kitchen Manager drained the machine, refilled it, and ran it again. The dispensing machine for the sanitizer was not functioning. Kitchen Manager set up the third sink of the three compartment sink for sanitizing the dishes. He also notified the maintenance company. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: 1. Soda gun at interior bar dirty - Kitchen Manager cleaned. 2. Flat surface around the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at the outdoor wait station dirty - District Manager had employee clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: Ice bin interior at the outside wait station dirty at the top back area. District Manager had an employee clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: Interior of soda gun holster at outside of bar dirty below the soda gun area. District Manager had the bar tender clean. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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: - dish machine testing to 0ppm. 3rd sink set up for sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: - ice bin at weight station by outside bar, front edge of the lid is dirty. **CORRECTED ON SITE** - main ice machine in kitchen is dirty around the interior of the chute.
22-20-5
82
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - establishment uses a peroxide based sanitizer for cleaning the tables with. They do not have the test strips for it. Manager has them on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
90
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - cheese and bacon grits in walk-in cooler dated from 08/09/2022. Kitchen Manager discarded at his discretion. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - cheese and bacon grits put in walk-in cooler on 08/09/2022 temping at 50° F. Item discarded at Kitchen Manager's discretion. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj's on the Bayou last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aj's on the Bayou on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aj's on the Bayou?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aj's on the Bayou.

How does Aj's on the Bayou compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Aj's on the Bayou most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Aj's on the Bayou's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aj's on the Bayou 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 on the Bayou 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 on the Bayou inspected?

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

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