CABANA CAFE
112 SEASCAPE BLVD COMMERCIAL 1, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850-368-1911
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Marinara sauce 45F (overnight ).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022023222 | May 9, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $400 |
| 6--2019013514 | Jan 11, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Greens 109F, chicken breast 133F ( 1:00-1:51). Employee Pulled food and placed in walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for sanitizer solution Dymethyl Benzyl for sani buckets.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived on site during inspection.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Quaternary solution 0 ppm. Corrected solution to 200 ppm during inspection.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler and dry storage shelf. Manager stated repairs are in progress.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood vent above pizza cooker missing vent cover.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- Marinara sauce 45F (overnight ). See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Marinara sauce 45F (overnight ).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Marinara sauce 45F (overnight ) see stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for 3 compartment sink using quaternary solution.
2 Ceiling tiles missing in expo location.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items stored in walk in cooler not covered. Marinara sauce, black eyed peas, greens stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Walk in cooler- ROP mahi 38F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on interior walls, chute, top and lid door.
Ceiling tile missing over dry storage shelf near walk in cooler. Ceiling tile moved leaving an open gap in ware washing location.
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. Walk in cooler- ROP mahi 38F. See stop sale.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at expo water will not turn off at faucet handles.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- breading station- milk bath 60F (11:00-3:20). All held overnight- Make table- pasta 48F, Alfredo sauce 46F, shredded lettuce 46F, mashed potato 44F,milk 47F, heavy cream 48F. Pizza make table-marinara 45F, diced tomato 46F, diced ham 45F, ground beef crumble 44F, chicken breast 45F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- breading station- milk bath 60F (11:00-3:20). All held overnight- Make table- pasta 48F, Alfredo sauce 46F, shredded lettuce 46F, mashed potato 44F,milk 47F, heavy cream 48F. Pizza make table-marinara 45F, diced tomato 46F, diced ham 45F, ground beef crumble 44F, chicken breast 45F. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Wayne Anderson- expired 3-19-24.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in kitchen and on cook line are rusted and soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and interior lid heavily soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in greens cooling 96F in walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in warehouse washing, pizza kitchen and cook line areas.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas through out kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks stored on cutting board at make table on cook line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Cooked potato chips stored in un clean container with heavy build up at expoA¿
Food stored on floor. Large pot of red sauce being stirred on floor on cook line. Case of potatoes stored on floor near walk in cooler. Case of okra stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in corn meal mixture in pizza kitchen.
Multiple Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No handwashing sign provided at multiple hand sinks used by food employees.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in pizza kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on multiple cutting boards on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Mashed potatoes cooling 96F in walk in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind equipment on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on cutting board on cook line.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Wayne Anderson 3-19-19. Class is scheduled for 4-11-24 in Ft Walton Beach.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dec 12, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink near expo station. Employee removed pitcher from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and pizza kitchen.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Flour bin lid broken, plastic food bin broken.
Food stored on floor. Case of turkey breast stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee placed turkey on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour. Employee removed scoop and sent to ware washing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in pizza kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Crab chowder stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered crab chowder with a lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from under fans into 2 buckets on FCS shelf 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.