Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE CRACK OF DAWN CAFE

550 MARY ESTHER CUT OFF NW UNIT 11 · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32548

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3434845
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723871
DBPR license5604234

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of Raid on top of freezer in kitchen. Operator discarded cans during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available for employees over 60 days **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen missing

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups wet nesting on shelf behind front counter

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.