Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MANATEES GRILL

573 SANTA ROSA BLVD · FT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32548

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3619262
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910825
DBPR license5603221

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 2, 2025 3:52 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 3, 2025 8:44 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – 35A-04-4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seventeen rodent droppings on the dish machine located in the kitchen . Fifteen rodent droppings observed on top of the dish machine . Two rodent droppings on lower frame of the dish machine . Rodent droppings removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Reference: 509.221(7) FS: The operator of any establishment licensed under this chapter shall take effective measures to protect the establishment against the entrance and the breeding on the premises of all vermin. Any room in such an establishment infested with such vermin shall be fumigated, disinfected, renovated, or other corrective action taken until the vermin are exterminated. Priority: High Priority **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Manatee's menu – Baskets Gulf Fried Shrimp Kitchen manager identified frozen pre breaded shrimp ( packaged and unpackaged ) as the only shrimp used . Breaded shrimp located in kitchen freezer and walk in freezer. Non invoice and / or packaging available to confirm Gulf Shrimp. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink Water 75F after prolonged running **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Front storage area hall

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.