AJ'S AMERICAN GRILL
6316 LANTANA RD STE 43-46, Lake Worth, FL, 33463
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (13)
- 08A-02-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Raw shrimp stored over onion rings - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Raw shrimp stored over onion rings - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler: raw calamari stored over ready to eat celery Operator stored properly
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler: raw calamari stored over ready to eat celery Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler: raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef Operator stored properly
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler: raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-01-4Critical
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 dented cans of red beans 1 dented can of sliced jalapeno 1 dented can of tomato paste
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 dented cans of red beans 1 dented can of sliced jalapeno 1 dented can of tomato paste
High Priority
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then grabbed metal container of par cooked chicken; no handwash Employee washed hands
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then grabbed metal container of par cooked chicken; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-25-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their hair then grabbed clean cutting boards; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized equipment
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their hair then grabbed clean cutting boards; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized equipment **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic
- 53B-13-5
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor at walk in cooler Advised operator to remove product from floor
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor at walk in cooler Advised operator to remove product from floor
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes Advised operator to remove
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes Advised operator to remove
Basic
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in sink with no running water Operator turned on water
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in sink with no running water Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
Intermediate
- 11-26-1
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. Emailed form to operator
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. Emailed form to operator
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.