BROTHERS KITCHEN
4538 E HIGHWAY 20, Niceville FL 32578 · 8508129360
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects observed at front plate glass windows.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Make table buttermilk on ice 54F for 1 hour. Food handler replenished ice during inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pork stored atop a sheet pan on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed one bag of sugar and two containers of cooking oil stored on floor in expo/hallway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line make table with accumulation of debris in bottom interior.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink faucet located far wall in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on cook-line located reach in cooler fully thawed and not opened.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on cook-line located reach in cooler fully thawed and not opened.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects observed at front plate glass windows.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance. Cook line cutting boards - Make bars and make tables.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from ware-wash hand wash faucet.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
Make line cutting boards stained.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 32 WINDHAM AVE SE, Fort Walton Beach — this licence has since moved.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 32 WINDHAM AVE SE, Fort Walton Beach — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
Recorded at 32 WINDHAM AVE SE, Fort Walton Beach — this licence has since moved.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certified food manager certificate available.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line make bar and table top cutting boards.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line table top cutting boards.
Food stored on floor. Packaged beef and pork stored on walk in freezer floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cook line rear hand wash sink faucet leaking.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards are heavily soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in side rice and breading bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near walk in cooler.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored under pan with sauce bottles on food contact table next to make table. Manager removed cloth from food contact surface.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee Grilled cheese and sauce next to employee prepping ground beef.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on cook line and behind equipment.
Hole in or other damage to bottom of wall near back exit door and walk in cooler.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower bottom sides of trash cans in kitchen heavily soiled.
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.