Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach
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63 Defuniak St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459AJ's Grayton Beach LLC operates a 200-seat restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach with 23 inspections on record dating back to 2016, accumulating 148 total violations—an average of 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide benchmark of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A significant compliance issue emerged in July 2023 when a complaint inspection on July 18 documented 14 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, allergen awareness, time as control, shell stock requirements, and food contact surface violations; a follow-up inspection the next day resulted in "Call Back - Complied." A fire safety violation was documented on November 12, 2020, for a propane tank larger than 2.7 pounds water capacity located inside the building. Recent inspections show improved compliance: inspections on October 30, 2025 and December 5, 2024 resulted in no violations, and the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it documented three consumer advisory violations at the basic level.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach last inspected?
- Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach are: Consumer advisory, Management awareness, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach had?
- Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach find?
- Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Aj's Grayton Beach LLC in Santa Rosa Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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