Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
BURGER BARN GRILL
1817 THOMASVILLE RD STE 710, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
May 6, 2026
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- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
PITA FWB
180 MARY ESTHER BLVD, MARY ESTHER · Okaloosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel pan in handwashing sink near dish-machine. Employees removed pan during inspection.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on top of ice shield in ice machine near mop sink. Employees cleaned ice shield during inspection.
THAI & RAMEN RESTAURANT
99 EGLIN PKWY NE #34, FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County
May 6, 2026
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- 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.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler with standing water present.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer next to cook line.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed utensil in standing water at 79f.
HILTON GARDEN INN FORT WALTON BEACH
1297 MIRACLES STRIP PARKWAY, FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- ware washing area. Operator removed drinks during inspection.
- Food stored on floor. Observed one box of beef stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator properly stored during inspection.
J.C. SEAFOOD HOUSE
321 MARY ESTHER BLVD, MARY ESTHER · Okaloosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by walk in cooler is not operational. Manager stated they are working on repairing unit.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags going back to October 2025 not labeled with last date served.
CRAFT BAR FORT WALTON BEACH
99 EGLIN PKWY NE UNIT 39, FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna 44f, grouper 44f walk in cooler commercial reduced packaged fish thawed still in package.
- Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna 44f, grouper 44f in walk in cooler. Operator discarded food items of concern during inspection.
PEDROS TACO AND TEQUILA BAR
315 MARY ESTHER BLVD, MARY ESTHER · Okaloosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 61F, Chicken Wings 54F. Less than 4 hours. Employees iced food items to rapidly chill.
- Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on ground in dry storage area. Employee properly stored oil during inspection.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle used to scoop salt and beef bullion in dry storage area.
- Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed about 6 inches of standing water in Mop sink. Drain does not appear to be draining. Employees stated drain was functioning at shift start. Water is contained in mop sink basin.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks at soda syrup station not secured. Employees chained containers to wall during inspection.
NIMS GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
6536 HWY 90, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed chicken wings 120f (less than 4 hours per manager) on buffet at establishment.
- Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Upon inspection, observed approximately 5 tomatoes in walk-in cooler with mold-like growth.
- Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed storage container of green beans uncovered in walk-in cooler.
- Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection, observed dead roaches in the following locations: 1 on floor under table in rear dry storage area, 2 under storage shelf near rear exit door of establishment.
SONIC DRIVE-IN #3210
6173 HWY 90, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed shredded cheddar 44f, sliced tomatoes 45f in upper make bar cooler. Both item less than 4 hours per employee.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection, observed buildup of grease, food debris, dirt, slime, or dust in area behind front counter equipment.
ACE'S RESTAURANT
6583 HWY 90, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Upon callback, observed buffalo sauce 43f in upright reach-in cooler on cook line. Observed diced ham 43f, shredded cheese 41f on buffet cold hold area. Potato salad 45f, macaroni salad 45f, coleslaw 45f also observed on buffet line cold hold area, over 4 hours per manager. See stop sale.
WASABI HOUSE
4799 US 90, PACE · Santa Rosa County
May 6, 2026
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- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roach found in the following locations: 1 live roach observed on wall in dishwashing area in rear of establishment.
SPINNAKER CAFE
3578 N ACCESS RD STE D, ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County
May 6, 2026
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- Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets left on table after customers leave to be re-served. The operator removed and discarded the butter packets.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed butter packets left on table after customers leave to be re-served. The operator removed and discarded the butter packets.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired in 2019.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute at the soda machine soiled with a reddish colored substance.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
CHINA ONE
19451 COCHRAN BLVD UNIT 500, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
May 6, 2026
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- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and store equipment without sanitizing. The operator properly re-washed the equipment.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
- Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired 3/2026.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a date mark on the chicken.
- Rear exit screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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