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20 MARK TWAIN LANE 101, Alys Beach FL 32461 · 850-909-0702
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold drawers- raw ground beef Patties 44F ( overnight ), make bar- tuna dip 50F ( overnight ).
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up on bottom of ice chute.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles stored in bin of panko and bin of flour. Employee removed bowls from food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish shelf near ware washing area.
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Food stored on floor. Case of commercially shucked oysters stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed oysters on shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- butter 68F (1:00-5:00). Provided establishment with written form.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Chef placed pans on dish shelf at an angle to dry.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- shell eggs (2:00-6:00). Provided establishment with written form.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fans and floor.
Multiple cloths/towels used under cutting boards.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of equipment stored in sink near front grill line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 vents near walk in cooler door dusty.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored under cutting board.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Technician has been called.
Stored food not covered. Beans stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth wrapped around knife stored on cutting board at make bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple bowls stored on dish shelf near ware washing station have standing water. Chef had dishwasher invert dishes to avoid wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Chef removed tongs from oven handle.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold drawers- raw ground beef Patties 44F ( overnight ), make bar- tuna dip 50F ( overnight ).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold drawers- raw ground beef Patties 44F ( overnight ), make bar- tuna dip 50F ( overnight ). See stop sale. Hummus 50F, raw shrimp 60F, shucked oysters 44F (3:45-4:05). Pulled from walk in cooler and stocked at 3:45.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on front line with multiple items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense jasmine rice, corn meal and Benne seeds.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on front line.
Equipment in poor repair. Cold holding units not keeping food cold at 41F or less. Ambient 47F and 50F. Cold hold drawers- raw ground beef Patties 44F ( overnight ), make bar- tuna dip 50F ( overnight ). Do not use until repaired or unit can hold food cold at 41F or less.
Food stored on floor. Opened Case of butternut squash stored on floor in dry storage area. Case of corn stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 sets of tongs hanging dip from oven on front line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at wait station.
Stored food not covered. Freezer Drawer- shucked oysters 31F not covered.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth in use at wait station.
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.