98 BAR-B-QUE
5008 HIGHWAY 98 WEST UNIT 1, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 · 850.622.0679
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing in standing water on prep table. Operator placed in sink under cool running water during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jordan Seeling 5/7/24.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink dispenser machine in waitress station soiled with mold like substance or slime.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator one employee hired over 60 days.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank located behind double door cooler in game room area and drink station not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area soiled with dust or mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with expiration date of 6/30/25.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and brisket rub on floor in kitchen area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor, sugar container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor, sugar container.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food handler building sandwich without gloves. Operator educated food handler and corrective action taken.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, ice bin near office.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.