DeFuniak Springs, Walton County

4C BBQ BAR & GRILL

1045 US HWY 331 S UNIT G, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Sep 3, 2025
City
DeFuniak Springs
County
Walton
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

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.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-10-4

Detail 24006356

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. AC line draining in handwash sink at kitchen entrance.

14-01-5

Detail 24006355

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored inside seasoning in kitchen.

36-36-4

Detail 24006353

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.

06-01-5

Detail 24006354

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in dishwashing area. Operator placed in walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 23717383

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer.

14-36-5

Detail 23717382

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer with broken lid exposing insulation. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23717380

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23717381

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom- throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

22-20-5

Detail 23393702

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed skirt and walls of ice machine with accumulation of debris.

36-01-4

Detail 23393705

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor under oven adjacent to walk-in cooler with accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen with accumulation of grease.

36-24-5

Detail 23393704

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall beside mechanical dish machine in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 23393698

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 23393701

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer with broken lid exposing insulation.

23-03-4

Detail 23393699

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

36-02-5

Detail 23393703

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23393700

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall around mechanical dishwasher with accumulation of black mold-like substance. Observed wall above steam table with accumulation of dust. Observed wall behind grill with accumulation of grease and dust. Repeat Violation

Jun 19, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

28-13-5

Detail 22935452

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment: Private lift station that feeds the gray water from the kitchen only to the city owned lift station has three breaks in it. One break is near the retention pond and there is sewage on the ground near it. The second break is behind 4C BBQ. The third break is near the south east corner of the building and there is sewage on the ground. Owner of the building has spoken with the city. He has a plumber on site that is looking for the breaks and repairing them as he finds them. The building owner is getting workers to go and get some limestone to put on the ground.

29-08-4

Detail 22935451

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair: Private lift station that pushes the sewage from the restaurant to the city owned lift station has breaks in the line.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-36-4

Detail 22600817

Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in dining room.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22181542

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Wound wash, peroxide, pain relief spray stored beside meat slicer on prep table.

23-24-4

Detail 22181546

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed buildup of black mold like substance on inside lid above milk wash at fry station make table.

32-12-5

Detail 22181540

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed all waste receptacles in ladies room without lids.

14-69-4

Detail 22181541

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22181547

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 22181545

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed smoked meats stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.

36-02-5

Detail 22181543

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 22181544

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on wall behind grill/cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 22181548

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, under hand wash sink at bar.

May 15, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 21996345

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 rodent droppings on right side of dry storage floor in corner near shelf. Kitchen manager removed droppings and mopped the area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: At time of call back inspection observed no rodent droppings, observed floors and shelves clean and free of debris in prep kitchen and dry storage area. Admin Complaint

May 12, 2023

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-04-4

Detail 21993207

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 rodent droppings on right side of dry storage floor in corner near shelf. Kitchen manager removed droppings and mopped the area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 21993208

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in prep kitchen.

36-01-4

Detail 21993205

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavily soiled floors through out kitchen and under equipment.

36-24-5

Detail 21993206

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple Holes in walls near floor moldings.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21739679

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. Observed dish machine in active operation with empty sanitizer dispenser. Operator replaced sanitizer bucket but was unable to prime for proper sanitation. Operator set up triple sink properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21739685

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not locate test kit.

31B-02-4

Detail 21739678

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located behind bar. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21739686

Basic - Ceiling tile missing, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21739677

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21739682

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed 3 waste receptacles in women's restroom without covers.

14-11-5

Detail 21739684

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, walk-in freezer door handle. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21739680

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup on floor under triple sink, under dish machine, between equipment in kitchen and walk-in cooler and freezer floors. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21739683

Basic - Food stored on floor in the following areas: Behind bar, portion cups and straws Dry storage, corn meal Walk-in freezer, multiple food items Walk-in cooler, multiple food items Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21739681

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21739676

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 21739687

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, beside dish machine and above make table. Repeat Violation

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21267434

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up on can opener and soda machine in bar area.

36-36-4

Detail 21267440

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple areas in kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 21267442

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple areas in kitchen with broken and missing tiles.

14-11-5

Detail 21267438

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door handle broken causing large amounts of ice build up.

36-01-4

Detail 21267436

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21267435

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed spices, pickles, sauces on floor. Chef corrected immediately. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21267437

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 21267443

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed broken lighting and missing lighting in kitchen area.

29-19-4

Detail 21267439

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow drain under dish machine.

36-27-5

Detail 21267433

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area below knife rack. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 21267441

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 18Total: 19

14-04-4

Detail 20778938

Intermediate - Microwave door glass missing on outside.

22-20-5

Detail 20778937

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

36-36-4

Detail 20778930

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20778921

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In multiple areas in kitchen, ware wash area, dry storage and prep area.

36-34-5

Detail 20778935

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

24-05-4

Detail 20778920

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

14-11-4

Detail 20778932

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine. Deep freezer no seal ice buildup.

36-11-4

Detail 20778936

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

08B-38-4

Detail 20778925

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise and bakers honey stored on floor near mop sink and prep table. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20778931

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in ware wash area. Door frame around back door part missing.

36-68-5

Detail 20778926

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

14-69-4

Detail 20778922

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door in disrepair, fan accumulation of ice build up. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20778928

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20778934

Basic - Shelves in kitchen and ware wash area build up with rust that has pitted the surface.

25-05-4

Detail 20778933

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam bowls stored on floor in dry storage.

29-20-5

Detail 20778924

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

36-27-5

Detail 20778927

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

21-09-4

Detail 20778929

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cloths used as rug on floor in front of fryers. Employee removed cloths from floor. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 20778923

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In kitchen and ware wash area.

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 20566834

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ointment stored above oven in kitchen and medicine bottle stored on shelf above expo line Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20566833

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea pitcher stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20566838

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 20566831

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked prepared meats stored in walk in cooler not date marked.

27-16-4

Detail 20566840

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in cook kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 20566827

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20566837

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20566836

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

21-16-4

Detail 20566828

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Clean towels stored on floor in dry stock area. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20566841

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink stored on food prep table. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20566839

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table near raw chicken being prepped.

08B-38-4

Detail 20566835

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in prep kitchen and in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 20566829

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up in freezer and on boxes of food. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20566832

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 20566830

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone near door leading into the kitchen.