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BROTHERS KITCHEN

4538 E HIGHWAY 20, Niceville FL 32578 · 8508129360

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603539
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects observed at front plate glass windows.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line make table with accumulation of debris in bottom interior.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink faucet located far wall in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Jun 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects observed at front plate glass windows.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Upon inspection No food handlers training in place Time Extended
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance. Cook line cutting boards - Make bars and make tables.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from ware-wash hand wash faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Make line cutting boards stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 32 WINDHAM AVE SE, Fort Walton Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line make bar and table top cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line table top cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Packaged beef and pork stored on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cook line rear hand wash sink faucet leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards are heavily soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in side rice and breading bin.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
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.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee Grilled cheese and sauce next to employee prepping ground beef.
Basic/12B-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on cook line and behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to bottom of wall near back exit door and walk in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower bottom sides of trash cans in kitchen heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.