Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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400 E NELSON AVENUE · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32433

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2994569
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7275544
DBPR license7602195

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 3, 2020
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 4, 2020
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 59 live roaches in multiple areas: 21 live roaches in the tea and coffee preparation area; 3 live roaches around and under a printer next to plates on the cook line; 8 live roaches below containers holding bread items; 1 live roach on the gasket inside the reach in cooler below the cook line; 16 live roaches around the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen; 2 live roaches around the hand washing sink in the kitchen area; 5 live roaches in the breaker electrical panel room; 3 live roaches around the 3 compartment sink in the back dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Red Sauce cold holding at 55°F cheese grits cold holding at 52°F.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food held for more then 24 hours in reach in cooler in the cooking area Red Sauce 55°F and cheese grits 52°F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed dirty can opener. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the oven door handle.

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered ice cream carton in reach in freezer. Employee placed cover on carton. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-20-5

Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed dirty interior of the ice machine in the cooking area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.