How many health inspections has AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS had?

AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS ever been shut down?

Yes, AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS?

The most frequently cited violations at AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS

203 W JEFFERSON ST, Quincy, FL 32351

Gadsden County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS INC · License: SEA3000334

AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS in Quincy, FL has 24 inspections on record with 147 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of January 7, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for AJ'S CHICKEN & THINGS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 17, 2018	Roach activity	11:26:00

Inspection History (24)

Jan 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V08 Proper hand/arm washing

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