Miramar Beach, Walton County

SURF HUT RESTAURANT

551 SCENIC GULF DR, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 16, 2026
City
Miramar Beach
County
Walton
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24442639

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on top around ice chute. Manager had employee working on cleaning ice machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

24-26-4

Detail 24442638

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice food pan stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager had employee place pan in ware wash location. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24442640

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shucked oysters stored in bar reach in cooler not covered. Manager had employee cover oysters with parchment paper. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24176450

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Live, small flying insects. Observed 1 fly on a squeeze bottle on cook line, observed 1 gnat flying in oyster prep area. Chef caught and discarded gnat. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: At time of the callback no small flying insects observed. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 24176449

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in mop sink. Chef killed and removed roach from mop sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: At time of the callback no roach activity observed. Admin Complaint

Nov 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

35A-02-7

Detail 24173220

High Priority - Observed Live, small flying insects. Observed 1 fly on a squeeze bottle on cook line, observed 1 gnat flying in oyster prep area. Chef caught and discarded gnat. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 24173228

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in mop sink. Chef killed and removed roach from mop sink. Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24173227

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

01C-05-4

Detail 24173224

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

22-20-5

Detail 24173225

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Multiple ice bins coiled on interior.

14-05-4

Detail 24173219

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in upright freezer.

14-09-4

Detail 24173226

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/ soil and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24173229

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawers ambient 50F. Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below.

10-13-5

Detail 24173218

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

01C-11-4

Detail 24173221

Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on oysters until last of oysters served from that batch.

08B-12-5

Detail 24173223

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shucked oysters on half shell 36F stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24173217

Basic - Walk-in cooler door with rust that has pitted the surface on the interior.

29-11-4

Detail 24173222

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink near ice machine pipe broken / leaking into bucket. Dish machine leaking into floor.faucet outside by ice machine leaking.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23995104

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

40-06-5

Detail 23995102

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food items stored in upright freezer not. Employee removed all person items from freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-06-5

Detail 23995101

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Multiple bags of raw shrimp 48F (12:30-1:00) slacking in standing water in prep sink.

33-16-4

Detail 23995103

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23720303

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

21-04-4

Detail 23720304

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at breader station.

12B-13-4

Detail 23720302

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink stored in upright reach in freezer on cook line near breader station.

08B-12-5

Detail 23720301

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tray of shucked oysters stored in reach in cooler at bar not covered, Repeat Violation

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

16-33-4

Detail 23226654

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer solution 0 ppm. Manager had employee refill chlorine and inspector tested solution 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23226647

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager contacted provider to order more test strips. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23226649

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink. Dispenser missing.

22-20-5

Detail 23226651

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

21-05-5

Detail 23226648

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under pan of ice/ banana peppers on cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 23226646

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23226645

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food contact table on cook line next to pans of banana peppers. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23226652

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries stored on floor in front of fryer on cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23226650

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station and near prep sink and smoker. Inspector provided signs for manager to post at sinks. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23226653

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pies cooling in walk in cooler uncovered. Crab legs stored in walk in freezer uncovered. Repeat Violation

Nov 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 22429218

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line changed gloves with out hand washing then proceeded to cook shrimp.

01B-04-5

Detail 22429211

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Shucked oysters not labeled with tag or information. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22429216

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near warmer- rice 119F (10:00-12:00. Cook placed rice in warmer to raise temperature to 165F, ( recheck 12:30 159F ) Shrimp crab dip 112F (9:00-12:00). Cook reheated shrimp crab dip to 169F. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22429215

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at 4 prong splitter at utility sink.

01C-03-4

Detail 22429221

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

01C-04-4

Detail 22429213

Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Cold hold- raw shucked oysters 41F.. Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 22429209

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 22429210

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22429220

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in prep kitchen (where they shuck oysters) have deep grooves and are heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22429208

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table behind cutting in prep kitchen.

36-22-4

Detail 22429222

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar area. Repeat Violation

08B-42-4

Detail 22429223

Basic - Food stored outside. 6 jugs of fryer oil stored outside in front of establishment on porch.

06-06-5

Detail 22429207

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- mahi 59F. Some under running water most are not. (11:30-12:05). Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 22429214

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 filled ice buckets stored on floor, 2 empty ice buckets stored on floor in bar area.

10-20-4

Detail 22429212

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle and on warmer handle. Repeat Violation

01C-11-4

Detail 22429217

Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.

21-10-4

Detail 22429219

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board in prep kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 22429206

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cold hold- raw shucked oysters 41F held at bar reach in cooler not covered. Mahi, grouper, scallops, shrimp stored in walk in cooler un covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in freezer un covered. Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 22415460

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep area near 2 compartment sink. Brooms dust pan and buckets stored in front of sink. Chef asked employee to remove items from sink area and place in utility area.. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22415457

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing in prep are near 2 compartment sink. Plastic Wrap roll stored in sink. Chef removed plastic wrap from sink and placed on dry storage shelf.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22415463

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

36-34-5

Detail 22415461

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

36-22-4

Detail 22415455

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler and in bar area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22415462

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets of tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Chef removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22415456

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area by 2 compartment sink. Manager printed and hung hand washing sign above sink.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22415459

Basic - Stored food not covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in cooler not covered. Chef covered crab and closed box. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22415458

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Quacamole and other sauce bottles stored in reach in cooler on cook line not labeled. Chef had employee label all sauce bottles. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Apr 11, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

11-04-5

Detail 21717155

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Provided manager with health reporting form and requirements. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21717159

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Drawers- mahi 45F ground beef patty 48F, grouper 45F (11:00-11:30). Cook placed ice under items to reduce temperatures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21717158

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner stored on food contact surface next to tea urns in wait station. Employee removed bottle and sanitized surface. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21717157

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cook has cleaned 3 ice makers of 4. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21717149

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

14-09-4

Detail 21717152

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 21717156

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

05-09-4

Detail 21717154

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers/freezers have no ambient thermometer.

08B-12-5

Detail 21717151

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and gumbo stored in walk in cooler not covered. Cook covered food with parchment paper. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21717153

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21717150

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice bin not labeled. Repeat Violation

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 12Total: 12

22-20-5

Detail 21188667

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. All 3 exterior ice machines and inside ice maker. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21188659

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

40-06-5

Detail 21188666

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table under expo station.

35B-01-4

Detail 21188658

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back of kitchen.

36-22-4

Detail 21188665

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in protein cooler.

06-06-5

Detail 21188660

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Ribs thawing in standing water in prep sink. 52F- 59F.

31B-04-4

Detail 21188664

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near prep sink. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21188663

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21188662

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, bucket of cur bell peppers, bucket of sliced squash and cucumbers.

06-01-5

Detail 21188668

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- ribs 52F/ 59F. In standing water in prep sink. Manager turned on running water. Corrective Action Taken

36-02-5

Detail 21188657

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Near breading station, ware wash area and through out kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 21188661

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

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 21059617

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags with no end date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 21059616

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21059618

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with dishes in it behind the bar. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21059619

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

08B-12-5

Detail 21059615

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab claws not covered. Manager put in container. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20737863

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over covered tartar sauce. Operator moved tartar out from under the eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 20737860

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw 49°, pico 48°, tomatoes 48°, lemon butter 48°, black bean salsa 48°, gumbo sausage 48°, butter 48°, cream cheese 48°, shelled egg 48° AMBIENT, pepper Jack cheese 48°, cheddar 48°, white American 48°, shredded cheese 48°, Parmesan 48°, clarified butter 48°, salad mix 48°, shrimp 49°, stuffed peppers 47° all in beer/produce cooler over night) Cooked shrimp 49° in upright reach in cooler in wait station over night.

03A-02-5

Detail 20737862

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw 49°, pico 48°, tomatoes 48°, lemon butter 48°, black bean salsa 48°, gumbo sausage 48°, butter 48°, cream cheese 48°, shelled egg 48° AMBIENT, pepper Jack cheese 48°, cheddar 48°, white American 48°, shredded cheese 48°, Parmesan 48°, clarified butter 48°, salad mix 48°, shrimp 49°, stuffed peppers 47° all in beer/produce cooler over night Cooked shrimp 49° in glass upright reach in cooler in wait station over night SEE STOP SALE Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20737864

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William Doman 10-05-16

22-02-4

Detail 20737865

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20737867

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of hand soap in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20737859

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in sugar. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20737858

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on glass upright reach in cooler in wait station, gasket on upright reach in cooler at end of the line and produce/beer/prep walk in cooler door does not shut properly. It has to nave manually shut each time. Inspector observed door not shut 3 different times during inspection.

21-08-4

Detail 20737861

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Operator changed out solution. 2nd reading 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20737866

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar bin. Operator placed label on bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site