Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SURF HUT RESTAURANT

551 SCENIC GULF DR · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3741426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779928
DBPR license7602125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not dated with last date sold. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer-ambient 33F- mozzarella rounds, tater tots, French fries. Food no longer frozen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-10-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in freezer on multiple shelves are not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.