Niceville, Okaloosa County

L J SCHOONER'S

290 YACHT CLUB DR, Niceville, FL 32578

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
Niceville
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24550433

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed half pan buttermilk wash 70F for undetermined time.

03A-02-5

Detail 24550434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half pan buttermilk wash 70F for undetermined time. See stop sale.

53B-01-5

Detail 24550435

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. One available expired 03/01/26. No other available. Warning

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24355506

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make bar - cooked pasta 46, shredded cheese 50, sliced cheese 47, sliced ham 52, turkey 48F Per chef and kitchen staff less than 2 hrs. Advised operator to move TCS food to secondary cold hold unit to facilitate rapid cooling . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Upon callback Cook line make bar empty of food awaiting repairs. Time Extended

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24352619

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make bar - cooked pasta 46, shredded cheese 50, sliced cheese 47, sliced ham 52, turkey 48F Per chef and kitchen staff less than 2 hrs. Advised operator to move TCS food to secondary cold hold unit to facilitate rapid cooling . Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24352621

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance. Expo make bar cutting board.

53B-01-5

Detail 24352622

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. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24352620

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line make bar next to back door . Ambient 49-50F at time of the inspection.

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 23529843

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Eight rodent droppings observed in the following locations : One rodent dropping observed on right side third level storage shelf of down stairs dry storage room. Rodent dropping removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Seven rodent droppings observed in outdoor exterior electrical / utility room with single door access from the back deck. This room has no direct access to kitchen or dry storage areas. Four rodent droppings observed inside unused wall mounted electrical box. Three rodent droppings observed on top of the water heater. Rodent droppings removed during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: At time of the callback inspection No rodent droppings observed . Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23529842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on left side third shelf of down stairs dry storage room . Roach removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Upon callback No dead roaches observed. Admin Complaint

Jan 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23501208

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. 0ppm chlorine x2 attempts Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23501207

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Eight rodent droppings observed in the following locations : One rodent dropping observed on right side third level storage shelf of down stairs dry storage room. Rodent dropping removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Seven rodent droppings observed in outdoor exterior electrical / utility room with single door access from the back deck. This room has no direct access to kitchen or dry storage areas. Four rodent droppings observed inside unused wall mounted electrical box. Three rodent droppings observed on top of the water heater. Rodent droppings removed during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 23501206

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Pantry station hand wash sink 66F after prolonged running. Oyster bar 49F after prolonged running Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23501205

Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on left side third shelf of down stairs dry storage room . Roach removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23418898

Intermediate - Cook line cutting board stained. Kitchen make line

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22494772

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 22494774

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 22494773

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 21913795

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemon wedge in hand wash sink located behind oyster bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 21913794

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21913793

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Observed hand wash sink located at entrance of kitchen with accumulation of black mold-like substance.

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-05-4

Detail 21528066

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment: - all months had tags not in chronological order by date sold. Kitchen manager arranged accordingly and gave corrective feedback to employee. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21528067

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: - five tags in August not dated.

Jun 16, 2022

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 15, 2022

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 21140319

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on wall beside reach in cooler. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21140322

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings in the following locations: 38 on rack below dish machine 4 on top of dish machine Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21140321

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All TCS items in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler stopped working overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 21140323

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese 68f, uncooked bacon 67f, raw chicken 71f, turkey breast 67f, chicken wings 68f, spam 71f, shredded Parmesan 70f, shredded cheddar 72f, cheese cubes 69f, whipping cream 71f, sour cream 70f, shell eggs 71f ambient, cole slaw 71f, mashed potatoes 68f, sausage 67f, cooked rice 68f, cheese slices 69f all in walk-in cooler overnight. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21140320

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License on display expired 6/1/2022.

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01C-05-4

Detail 20958635

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - several months not in chronological order. Inspector explain to shucker proper procedures.

13-04-4

Detail 20958634

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - one employee in kitchen with a beard that is too long and no beard guard. Inspector explained guidance to Kitchen Manager.

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20728572

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained with food debris, mold-like substance. Make bar cutting board at cook line .

29-18-4

Detail 20728567

Basic - Drain cover missing. Floor drain at base of steps kitchen

14-42-4

Detail 20728566

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line

23-01-4

Detail 20728568

Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled. Exterior off kitchen

10-06-5

Detail 20728574

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Single service portion cup used as feta cheese scoop Located in the cheese . Removed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20728570

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line make bar ( pasta )

22-16-4

Detail 20728569

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler off kitchen

29-15-4

Detail 20728573

Basic - Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Front bar

29-03-4

Detail 20728571

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Under dishwasher from disposal unit