SURF HUT RESTAURANT
551 SCENIC GULF DR · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- expo station- Cole slaw 47F, sliced tomato 57F, cut lettuce 64F ( 3:41-3:51). Employee changed out ice pan. Make bar-cooked chicken 48F (1:55-3:55).Employee placed chicken on ice. Cook line- Cold hold- make bar- Cole slaw 49F, raw shrimp on a stick 66F ( 1:00-4:00), grouper 57F, raw shrimp 54F (2:00-4:00) employee placed ice on food and discarded shrimp on a stick. Cold hold- drawers- raw chicken 53F (2:00-4:01). Employee placed ice on chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not dated with last date sold. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling- rice 119F (2:36-4:06) at room temp next to warmer. Employee reheated rice to 166F. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to ice machine blocked with broom and dustpan. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer-ambient 33F- mozzarella rounds, tater tots, French fries. Food no longer frozen. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4Basic – Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use and stored on cutting boards on make line, employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces and sent to laundry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station and expo line. Provided establishment with hand wash print out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in freezer on multiple shelves are not covered. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:44 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.