Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County

CRAB TRAP @ BOARDWALK

1450 U S HWY 98, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
May 26, 2026
City
Fort Walton Beach
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24593416

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over remoulade in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24593417

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag for oysters on hand at bar marked for previous days date of 5-25-26.

28-02-4

Detail 24593415

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling by office.

35B-01-4

Detail 24593420

Basic - Gaps under neath and between downstairs double doors to kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 24593418

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Column in disrepair by downstairs hand wash sink.

29-49-6

Detail 24593419

Basic - Standing water in bottom of fry station and expo reach-in-coolers.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 24325762

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide/helium tanks in dry storage on first floor not secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24325763

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in first floor prep area have dust/debris buildup.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 23734253

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw frozen fish held frozen conducted onsite No HACCP in place. Template provided to operator during the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: At time of the callback Operator working with OPQ to develop an applicable HACCP plan. New template provided to operator. Time Extended

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 23575181

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw frozen fish held frozen conducted onsite No HACCP in place. Template provided to operator during the inspection. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23575180

Basic - Ice buildup in downstairs walk-in freezer.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23057589

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine reading on inspector or establishments test strips for Dish- machine. Establishment switched to triple sink for sanitizing dishware. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22322025

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dish machine area soiled. Vent at entryway to downstairs prep kitchen has accumulated dust.

14-69-4

Detail 22322027

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on condenser line in walk in freezer. No contamination with food items observed. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 22322026

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar area. Employee corrected ice scoop storage during inspection. Repeat Violation

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 21711060

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Upon inspection observed large pan of Dungeness crab with ice build up from leaking water under condenser in walk in freezer.

03B-01-6

Detail 21711057

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 131f in upright warmer across from cook line less than 1 hour. Operator removed from warmer to reheat to proper temperature. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21711058

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups stacked with moisture in between at wait station area.

36-22-4

Detail 21711059

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside walk in cooler upstairs and by hand washing sink across from salad prep cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21711061

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and walk in freezer. Reach in cooler left side of cook line and downstairs walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21375504

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad prep reach in cooler- cut romaine lettuce 58f/cook line drawer reach in cooler- grouper 51f, shrimp 50f, Mahi Mahi 50f/Cook line reach in prep cooler- shrimp 44/44f/ cook line reach in cooler next to fryers- calamari 44f and chicken 50f. Reach in cooler doors opened frequently. Operator placed ice on food items of concern. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 21375507

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 21375502

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Upon inspection observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-01-5

Detail 21375503

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed drink cup resting in large sugar container in wait station area. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21375505

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-06-5

Detail 21375506

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Upon inspection observed scoop handle in rice of hot holding station across from cook,ice. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21375500

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler next to fryers without ambient thermometer present. Operator placed a thermometer in unit during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21375501

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad prep cooler with standing water in bottom of unit.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21257552

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Downstairs Crab Trap walk in cooler - cooked gumbo 45/44/46/44/44/44/45/46/45/45F , Scampi Sauce 45/4545/44F cooling overnight greater than 12 hrs per GM see stop sale Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21257557

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Downstairs Crab Trap walk in cooler - cooked gumbo 45/44/46/44/44/44/45/46/45/45F , Scampi Sauce 45/4545/44F cooling overnight greater than 12 hrs per GM Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21257554

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar Cooked shrimp 46/44F less than 1 hr. Stuffed crabs 46F less than 1 hr. Kitchen Upright reach in- Slaw 46/47F less than 4 hrs. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21257553

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Down stairs ice machine bin / side walls

35A-03-4

Detail 21257551

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in down stairs storage area . Dead roach located on top of closed storage bin. Dead roach removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21257556

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Upstairs walk in cooler Scoop handle in hush pup mix Removed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21257555

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Soup spoons at expo area. Spoons inverted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-22-4

Detail 21117757

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upon inspection observed standing water in wait station area.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21051078

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed shrimp at 47f top holding area of reach in cooler left side of cook line. Operator placed ice on top of shrimp to bring temperature out of danger zone. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 21051068

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Upon inspection observed oyster tags with some of tags missing last date served.

53B-14-5

Detail 21051071

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 21051076

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed small ceramic bowl resting in large rice container across from cook line bottom shelf. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21051077

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple areas over cook line with dust build up. Air vents in area by steamers other reach in coolers/freezers. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21051075

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone charging on server side of cook line on top of table next to reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21051074

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Left side of cook line area in kitchen. Operator dried up area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21051069

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By salad bar prep line.

14-69-4

Detail 21051073

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Salad prep reach in cooler. Reach in freezer by cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 21051072

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Upon inspection observed tongs on oven handle on cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21051070

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Across from salad prep area in kitchen. Operator was provided sign and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-13-4

Detail 20899001

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Upon inspection observed water dripping down from ice build up inside upright reach in cooler by steamer in kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 20898997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler left side of fryer- flounder 46f. Operator placed ice on top and second temperature taken 43f 30 minutes later. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 20899004

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gumbo 126f on steam table across from salad prep. Operator removed to reheat to 165f within 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 20898996

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Upon inspection observed spray bottle with degreaser (per operator) unlabeled.

36-34-5

Detail 20899002

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line air vent and ceiling/ light fixture in walk in cooler with dust present.

12B-07-4

Detail 20899000

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon inspection observed coffee beverage container stored next to clean dishes on prep table left side of reach in cooler by cook line. Operator removed employee drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20898995

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on bottom shelf left side of cook line. Operator removed back pack during inspection.

36-22-4

Detail 20899003

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas in kitchen with standing water present.

38-01-4

Detail 20898998

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20898999

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Second cook line equipment with food debris present.

29-49-6

Detail 20899005

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad prep cooler bottom shelf inside with standing water present.

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20720076

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - reach-in cooler on cook's line: flounder fillets 49° F, snapper 47° F, crab cakes 49° F, sliced green tomatoes 49° F, chicken 47° F, stuffed crab 48° F, crab claws 48° F, calamari 49° F. Kitchen manager discarded at his discretion.

03A-02-5

Detail 20720071

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - reach-in cooler on cook's line: flounder fillets 49° F, snapper 47° F, crab cakes 49° F, sliced green tomatoes 49° F, chicken 47° F, stuffed crab 48° F, crab claws 48° F, calamari 49° F. Kitchen manager discarded food at his discretion. (Cooler had been unplugged unplugged the night before and was not plugged in this morning before the food was put into it. Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 20720070

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - tags not dated and manager could not tell when each one was used.

01C-03-4

Detail 20720073

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - establishment has both fresh and IQF oyster tags. Neither are dated.

01C-04-4

Detail 20720075

Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. - establishment has IQF oyster sitting in a pan in a make-line behind the bar that does not have the tag with them. Oysters were pulled from the walk-in cooler this morning.

22-02-4

Detail 20720072

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board on cook's line is grooved and not able to be cleaned.

31B-03-4

Detail 20720074

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - men's restroom. Manage refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site