Aj's & Pies
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Aj's & Pies has 10 inspections in the public record. Aj's & Pies was last inspected on Aug 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Fort Pierce average 87, so Aj's & Pies is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
95
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. 1 freezer stored outside of screened area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jun 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken diced 57f cold holding , tomatoes cut 57f cold holding , lettuce 57f cold holding foods were placed in walk in cooler and on ice Make sure cooler maintains 41f or below **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door sandwich unit ambient temp 58f **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In dish area **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By three compartment sink **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Food stored outside. 1 freezer stored outside of screened area. **Warning**
08B-42-4
52
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For orange hose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For orange hose **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employee came in from outside grabbed a pan of wings without removing gloves and washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F operators states received around 10 and placed in cooler. Recommended to rid chill. Salad cooler chicken (46F - Cold Holding) manager states he had cooler unplugged and plugged in this morning. Recommended to rapid chill items. Advised not to put items in cooler till 41F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tommy
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
33
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Dec 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook change gloves for task, not wash hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. No test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chopped lettuce in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor at three compartment sink and prep station, food debris on floor and standing water.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil cases in store room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, on the wall by the pizza make station. Wall and light switch in room with water heater.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of cutting board, not properly stored.
21-12-4
58
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser in lobby has an accumulation of mold like substance on ice chute and on surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over cook line is broken and hanging down
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over cook line areas are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aj's & Pies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aj's & Pies on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aj's & Pies?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aj's & Pies.
How does Aj's & Pies compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Aj's & Pies most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Aj's & Pies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aj's & Pies have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aj's & Pies 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 & Pies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aj's & Pies is inspected around four times per year on average.
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