Eat SafelyIn Florida
Neighbourhood

Fort Walton32548

Restaurants222
Spotless inspections54%
Ordered shut10
Fines$19k
How the grades fall here
A 166B 18C 5D 4F 4Not rated 25

Grades describe each kitchen's last twelve months. The spotless figure above counts every inspection ever recorded here that ended with the inspector writing nothing down at all — a much harder bar than an A.

What inspectors wrote here recently
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink quaternary at 0 ppm, manager replaced quaternary and refilled sink during inspection, test strip shows 200 ppm.

High prioritySLIM CHICKENS →Aug 24, 2026

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 62F, Raw Pork 66F, Cut Lettuce 59F for 1 hour. Operator iced items during inspection.

High priorityYARDBIRDS OF NW FL →Aug 17, 2026

Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead cicada on floor near fryer/hot water heater near back door.

High priorityISTANBULFOODLOVERS LLC →Aug 13, 2026

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches on dining area countertops near handwashing sink.

High priorityISTANBULFOODLOVERS LLC →Aug 13, 2026

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw Beef and Raw Chicken stored in non food grade bags in reach in freezers near back door to kitchen.

High priorityISTANBULFOODLOVERS LLC →Aug 12, 2026

Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead cicada on floor near fryer/hot water heater near back door.

High priorityISTANBULFOODLOVERS LLC →Aug 12, 2026

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches on dining area countertops near handwashing sink.

High priorityISTANBULFOODLOVERS LLC →Aug 12, 2026

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Inspector test strip shows no reading for quaternary ammonia at make bar sanitizer buckets. Employees replaced buckets during inspection.

High priorityMOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL →Jul 8, 2026

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Corn in walk in cooler dated 6/14. Manager discarded food item.

High priorityAJ'S OYSTER SHANTY →Jun 24, 2026

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Prep Cooler by Door: Sliced Tomato's 51F/56F, Shredded Lettuce 55F/55F, Lobster 51F/56F. Sauce Cooler: Milk 46F/46F, Cooked Shrimp 46F/46F, Tuna Dip 46F/46F. Timeline for initial temperatures could not be determined, inspector re-temped food items after 20 min.

High priorityAJ'S OYSTER SHANTY →Jun 24, 2026

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Cooler by Door: Sliced Tomato's 51F/56F, Shredded Lettuce 55F/55F, Lobster 51F/56F. Sauce Cooler: Milk 46F/46F, Cooked Shrimp 46F/46F, Tuna Dip 46F/46F. Timeline for initial temperatures could not be determined, inspector re-temped food items after 20 min.

High priorityAJ'S OYSTER SHANTY →Jun 24, 2026

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticides stored over boxes of gloves. Manager properly stored items during inspection.

High priorityAJ'S OYSTER SHANTY →Jun 24, 2026