Quincy, Gadsden County

AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS

203 W JEFFERSON ST, Quincy, FL 32351

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Feb 17, 2026
City
Quincy
County
Gadsden
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24374255

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24374254

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls by make table has food debris build up. Repeat Violation

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24154180

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tile heavy grease debris build up. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24154183

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen has gap between door and threshold.

36-73-4

Detail 24154182

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors around equipment soiled with grease debris.

36-27-5

Detail 24154181

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen with grease debris build up. Repeat Violation

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 17Total: 21

12A-07-5

Detail 23457393

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook working chicken fry station and working grill station not washing hands before changing gloves when going from raw product(chicken) to ready to eat food(bread).

08A-04-5

Detail 23457398

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hamburger over romaine in walk in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 23457405

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner above food seasoning by grill station. Employee moved chemical bottle to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23457401

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose bibb on mop sink in kitchen.

32-07-4

Detail 23457389

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed ladies room hand sink dirty.

36-34-5

Detail 23457386

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dirty in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23457394

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted upon inspection. Manager printed and displayed after it was pointed out. Corrected On-Site

12B-04-4

Detail 23457390

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee cooler stored next to and above food in walk in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 23457397

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink on prep table next to food. Manager removed drink and put on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23457400

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets on storage shelf above sugar and flour containers.

08B-38-4

Detail 23457399

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil on the floor next to storage rack. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 23457395

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster and Dumpster pad.

36-68-5

Detail 23457402

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods with grease build up over cooks line. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23457404

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles in sugar food storage container.

38-01-4

Detail 23457391

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed ladies restroom missing light shield.

31B-04-4

Detail 23457392

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by kitchen hand sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23457387

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fryer equipment dirty with food grease build up.

33-16-4

Detail 23457406

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.

42-03-5

Detail 23457396

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed electrical cord stored over sugar and flour bag. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23457388

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pulled pork in walk in cooler not covered.

36-27-5

Detail 23457403

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease build up and soiled.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53B-01-5

Detail 23208454

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

11-26-1

Detail 23208456

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

36-34-5

Detail 23208458

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area accumulated with dust.

32-12-5

Detail 23208452

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 23208457

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of pulled pork on floor in walk in freezer.

36-68-5

Detail 23208453

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood system, and filters accumulated with grease.

25-05-4

Detail 23208455

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor at front counter.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22677027

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle hanging on food storage shelf. Owner placed bottle in proper storage area. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22677026

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on food storage shelf. Owner wrote label on bottle. Corrected On-Site

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22285807

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22285808

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 22285803

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on frontline.

36-34-5

Detail 22285805

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on the cook line. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22285804

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by office.

23-03-4

Detail 22285806

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and flour container.

02D-01-5

Detail 22285809

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers in front of office.

Oct 12, 2022

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21475486

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout the kitchen.

Sep 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 21377155

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle by the dry storage area with pink degreaser inside without a label. Observed the manager place a label on the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21377154

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust, through out the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21377153

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor by the dry storage area. Observed the manager remove the case of oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21377156

Basic - Ice buildup inside of the walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer on the top left hand side of the vents.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 21240940

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing pink degreaser inside without a label. Observed manager place a label on the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21240939

Basic - Multiple fryers located in the kitchen that are soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

02D-01-5

Detail 21240941

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing flour without a label. Observed the manager place a label on the container containing flour. Corrected On-Site

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

53B-13-5

Detail 21041840

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one completed certificate available. Operator said he was waiting for new certificates.

41-17-4

Detail 21041844

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink degreaser in back area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21041843

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above make line.

12B-07-4

Detail 21041847

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup and keys on prep table across from reach in cooler. Operator moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21041846

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21041842

Basic - Food stored on floor. Round cooler of pink drink on walk in cooler floor.

14-69-4

Detail 21041845

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 21041838

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21041841

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler in cooler vent cover.

08B-12-5

Detail 21041848

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in walk in cooler. Walk in freezer: hamburger Pattie's and pre breaded okra.

21-08-4

Detail 21041839

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Approximately 50ppm. Operator added another tab and monitoring. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 20443802

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust.

31B-04-4

Detail 20443803

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom and near drive-thru. Provided operator with copy of handwash sign. Observed operator place handwash sign at both hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20443804

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.