AUSTON'S ON 98
125 POINCIANA BLVD UNIT 125, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850-837-9954
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Establishment uses same milk batter and seasonings for both chicken, seafood and other items at breading station. Discussion with manager on updated food code.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Establishment uses same milk batter and seasonings for both chicken, seafood and other items at breading station. Discussion with manager on updated food code.
3 Ice buckets stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken wings stored on speed rack in walk in cooler not covered on top. Manger placed tray over top rack of chicken wings.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Used employee glove ( turned inside out )stored on cutting board at make bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near fryers blocked with hose wrapped around sink. Sink at left side of bar blocked with tray and sign posted do not use. Employee removed hose from sink..
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on right side of bar used as a dump sink. Strainer stored in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to far right of bar. ( dispenser empty).
No soap provided at handwash sink at far right of bar.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink near fryers 79F. Sink at middle of bar unable to turn on hot water.
In-use cloth/towel used under cutting board at make bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at far right of bar.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink at bar to the left unable to use and is covered up. Sink in middle of bar - left faucet handle does not turn on water.
Small amount of Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the corners of lip chute.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under milk bath and under multiple cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table above reach in cooler on cook line. Purse/bags and employee food stored on prep table near microwave.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at bar.
Food stored on floor. Chicken tenderloins 39F stored on floor in walk in cooler. Bread and shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed chicken, shrimp and bread on shelf.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar- scrubber stored in sink. Employee removed scrubber from sink. Hand wash sink near fryers- hand held squeegee stored in sink. Employee removed squeegee from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Employee restocked paper towels.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under pan on cutting board in front of shelled oysters on ice. Employee removed cloth from food contact surface.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink on cook line near make bar blocked with food cart holding dressings. Sink by ice machine blocked with empty food cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Strainer stored in sink at bar to right of oysters.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under pan in front of oysters on ice and under mixing cups at bar.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at end of cook line blocked with food cart storing dressings. Cook removed cart from sink area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside rice on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing shrimp in standing water at 68F 1:15-1:30. Cook removed shrimp and placed in walk in cooler.
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.