Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach

Last inspected:

108 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Overview

AJ's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach has 24 inspections on record dating to at least 2022, totaling 159 violations for an average of 6.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included management awareness issues, food contact surface problems, handwashing failures, and consumer advisory deficiencies across multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following the November 17, 2022 inspection, which documented 5 violations including a high-priority management awareness finding. The most recent three inspections show improvement: the facility received a warning on January 30, 2025 for a high-priority consumer advisory violation but corrected it by callback the same day, followed by a clean inspection on January 30, 2025 and another clean inspection on March 2, 2026. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
159Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg 2.41 violations / inspection 2.41 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

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Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

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Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach had?
Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach find?
Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
No, Aj's Oyster Shanty in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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