Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
51-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 Carbon Dioxide/helium tanks not secured by dish machine area.
FT WALTON BEACH, Okaloosa County
MANATEES GRILL
573 SANTA ROSA BLVD, FT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 2, 2026
City
FT WALTON BEACH
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10
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.
Detail 24407634
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
10-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: observed three knives between the make-line and a prep table. Employee removed the knives, put them in the dish machine for cleaning, cleaned the side of the make-line, and cleaned the edge of the table. Corrected On-Site
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate: 1Total: 1
52-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Manatee's menu - Baskets Gulf Fried Shrimp Kitchen manager identified frozen pre breaded shrimp ( packaged and unpackaged ) as the only shrimp used . Breaded shrimp located in kitchen freezer and walk in freezer. Non invoice and / or packaging available to confirm Gulf Shrimp. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Reached out to the provider and the purchaser is in a meeting. He will call me afterwards to verify where the shrimp comes from. Spoke with D6 District Manager and she advised me on marking Time Extended until next unannounced inspection. Time Extended
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5
35A-04-4
High Priority - 35A-04-4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seventeen rodent droppings on the dish machine located in the kitchen . Fifteen rodent droppings observed on top of the dish machine . Two rodent droppings on lower frame of the dish machine . Rodent droppings removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Reference: 509.221(7) FS: The operator of any establishment licensed under this chapter shall take effective measures to protect the establishment against the entrance and the breeding on the premises of all vermin. Any room in such an establishment infested with such vermin shall be fumigated, disinfected, renovated, or other corrective action taken until the vermin are exterminated. Priority: High Priority Warning
52-01-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Manatee's menu - Baskets Gulf Fried Shrimp Kitchen manager identified frozen pre breaded shrimp ( packaged and unpackaged ) as the only shrimp used . Breaded shrimp located in kitchen freezer and walk in freezer. Non invoice and / or packaging available to confirm Gulf Shrimp. Admin Complaint
27-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink Water 75F after prolonged running Warning
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Front storage area hall
14-69-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 4Total: 4
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed multiple boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 1Total: 1
50-17-3
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1, 2023. Operator updated during inspection, verified by District 6 office. Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler with door handle in disrepair.
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease/food debris. Upon inspection observed food debris/grease build up under grill top.
Mar 15, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 3Total: 3
51-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
14-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in disrepair.
Jul 23, 2021
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.