AJ'S AMERICAN GRILL

6316 LANTANA RD STE 43-46, LAKE WORTH 33463

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450276

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice scoop directly stored on the fountain soda line at server station by the bar, ice scoop directly stored top of the ice machine. Ice bucket stored on the floor.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...any of the handwashing sink at the establishment.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple flour.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw turkey burger with beyond burger in same container. Employee discarded burger. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....meatloaf 49°, mashed potatoes 49°, rice 48°, ribs 49° , beyond burger 49°, , turkey burger 49° , sauce 48° , cilantro cream 46°, sour cream 46° . Cheese 45° in flip top reach in cooler from burner , grille at kitchen. Per employee food being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved some food to walk in cooler and time marked top food in the reach cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee moved Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rins pan in handwashing sink between kitchen and dishwashing area.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367729

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine chemical bay.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris, and mold like buildup on bar floors and drains.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line clogged at soda gun holster.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface (can opener and lexan Food boxs) soiled with food debris. Oper sent to dishroom to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Third time. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/