Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County

MARY'S KITCHEN

99 EGLIN PARKWAY, SUITE 42, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 5, 2026
City
Fort Walton Beach
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24419048

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black buildup on ice shield in ice machine by soda syrups.

14-01-5

Detail 24419047

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used as scoop for fried okra in reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24419046

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/Debris buildup on and around hot water heater in kitchen. Dust and food buildup on wire and wood storage shelves above kitchen prep table across from dish-machine.

Aug 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23936010

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: observed the license expired on June 1, 2025. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 23936009

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: observed that all but one employee's Food Safety Training Certificates are expired.

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23785189

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine by dish washer machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23785190

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with dust buildup.

24-08-4

Detail 23785191

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying rack.

Jan 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23514188

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

02B-02-5

Detail 23514190

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: Inspector gave a copy and it was immediately taped to the front door as well as put in a bulletin board in the dining room where customers can see it. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23514189

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: Most of the employee's food safety training expired earlier this month.

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22574113

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. Chlorine line broken. Establishment is sanitizing dishes in triple sink using chlorine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22574115

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near dish-machine. Manager restocked during inspection. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22574112

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Basket nesting in frozen Okra in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Manager removed basket.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22574114

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce on floor in walk in cooler. Employee elevated box to proper storage height during inspection.

23-03-4

Detail 22574116

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fire suppression equipment behind cook line.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22189715

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. Inspector test do not indicate minimum chlorine ppm at dish machine. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22189722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole Slaw 48F, Milk wash 62F, Walk In Cooler: Shrimp 48F, cooked Beef 56F, Raw Chicken 54F, Raw Pork 53F. (1 hour) Door to walk in left open. Employee closed door during inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 22189720

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near dish washing area.

22-20-5

Detail 22189716

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine ice shield at front bar area soiled with black substance.

16-15-4

Detail 22189719

Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Caulking on drain boards soiled with debris/black substance.

14-01-5

Detail 22189723

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop nesting in cooked beef container in walk in cooler.

51-11-4

Detail 22189725

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks at soda fountain hookup not secured. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22189717

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22189718

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board at make bar across from cook line.

14-36-5

Detail 22189721

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Gasket/door to walk in cooler does not seal.

38-01-4

Detail 22189726

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in dry stock room hanging down from ceiling. Repeat Violation

33-32-4

Detail 22189727

Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Water buildup at dumpster pad area and grease receptacles. Sidewalk is degrading/slick from slimy green substance. Water does not adequately drain.

36-27-5

Detail 22189724

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink and dish machine soiled with debris buildup.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21879237

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. Dishmachine chlorine level reading 0 ppm. Operator changed out chlorine and machine is now working properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21879241

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk wash 48f for thirty minutes

03E-02-5

Detail 21879233

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Collard greens 154f, green beans 121f, black eyed peas 104f, baked beans 116f all reheating over two hours. Operator moved items to cool to begin reheating process again. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21879240

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate in both ice machines. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21879238

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed server using single service bowl as a scoop for ranch.

51-11-4

Detail 21879231

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured.

36-32-5

Detail 21879232

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage hallway Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21879236

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on food shelf in baking area Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21879235

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cook line Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21879239

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf above dish area

36-17-5

Detail 21879230

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in dish area.

38-01-4

Detail 21879234

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield hanging down in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 19Total: 24

03B-01-6

Detail 21604066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding at expo- French fries 122F, hush puppies 118F, okra 107F (2:45-3:30). Cook discarded all items. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21604052

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-02-4

Detail 21604061

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and shaft soiled.

53A-01-7

Detail 21604055

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-05-6

Detail 21604051

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 21604067

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines soiled on interior. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21604060

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in hallway dry storage.

36-34-5

Detail 21604056

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 21604062

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under utensils on cook line and on prep table near mixer.

29-18-4

Detail 21604058

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 21604069

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on reach in handles and interior of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21604064

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on food shelf. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21604063

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and phone stored on dish shelf. Jacket and pack pack stored on top of bag of navy beans.

16-16-4

Detail 21604049

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Wash set up only in 3 compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 21604059

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Duct tape used upon door handle on upright freezer and cooler. Duct tape used on walk in cooler door frame. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 21604068

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

10-14-5

Detail 21604054

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on soiled foot stool between uses.

10-01-5

Detail 21604057

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21604050

Basic - Interior gaskets n reach in deep freezer heavily soiled.

38-01-4

Detail 21604065

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Crack in light shield.

31B-04-4

Detail 21604071

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.

23-03-4

Detail 21604048

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan soiled and stored on food contact shelf. Exterior of trash cans on cook line soiled. Doors and door frames near bottom heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21604053

Basic - Stored food not covered.beef, black eyed peas and mashed potatoes stored in walk in cooler un covered.

36-27-5

Detail 21604070

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

22-20-5

Detail 21091136

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Present on white plate guard inside ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 21091143

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. By front cook line left side.

29-18-4

Detail 21091138

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Multiple floor drains with cover missing in kitchen.

14-71-4

Detail 21091137

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape present on handle inside walk in cooler.

14-11-4

Detail 21091139

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan cover missing in walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 21091142

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers in kitchen with grease build up.

23-03-4

Detail 21091140

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Table top fan with food debris present on small table next to upright reach in freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 21091141

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Upon inspection observed bowl of liver resting in sink without cold running water. Operator turned cold water on to ensure proper thawing. Corrective Action Taken

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 20703918

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. Dish washing sanitizer registered 0ppm. Operator will call for repair. 3 compartment sink set up and quaternary registered 300 ppm. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20703916

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed bottle of bleach stored next to bags of potatoes outside of small dry storage area in back of kitchen. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20703914

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20703913

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plate guard inside ice machine back of kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 20703919

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon inspection observed employee beverage cup on top of prep table back of kitchen right side of ice machine. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20703915

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under right side of dish room area close to side entrance door and under hand washing sink.

10-01-5

Detail 20703912

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Upon inspection observed scoop handle in corn meal container left side of cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20703921

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed left side of hood in kitchen with dust build up present.

33-16-4

Detail 20703911

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 20703917

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer left side of cook line with food debris on bottom shelf.

36-27-5

Detail 20703920

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under prep tables and dish washing area in kitchen.