Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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196 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32548

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3154648
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7758864
DBPR license5604030

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 1, 2021 6:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 2, 2021 11:03 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 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 2

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in 3 compartment sink sanitizer area in front bar area. Operator exterminated roach during inspection.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Upon inspection observed rodent droppings in the following areas. 1 in front of small fridge in back of kitchen by back door, 3 top of microwave back of kitchen, 4 on floor in dry storage area back of kitchen, 5 under dish washer, 5 under 3 compartment sink, 1 under prep table across from hot cook service line, 1 on top of heated lamp area right side of hot service cook line, 1 under upright fridge in kitchen across from hot service cook line. Total of (21) droppings in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling vent missing. In kitchen by entry to dry storage.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. By 3 compartment sink and upright cooler in kitchen.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Upright white freezer next to back door in kitchen.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up under flat top grill and ceiling far right of cook line. Fan covers in walk in cooler with dust present.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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