Eat SafelyIn Florida

CORNER CAFE

801 JAMES LEE RD, Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 · 8508030263

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603785
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- potato salad 46F, cut melon 40Fm chicken salad 57F, tuna salad 46F, sliced tomato 47F ( 10:30-1:30) ( ambient 44F). Make bar- boiled egg 56F, shredded cheese 54F, house pimento 51Fm quartered tomatoes 50F, cooked chicken 69F ( 10:30-1:30) ( ambient 60F ).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2020055933Sep 18, 2020May 25, 2021$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- potato salad 46F, cut melon 40Fm chicken salad 57F, tuna salad 46F, sliced tomato 47F ( 10:30-1:30) ( ambient 44F). Make bar- boiled egg 56F, shredded cheese 54F, house pimento 51Fm quartered tomatoes 50F, cooked chicken 69F ( 10:30-1:30) ( ambient 60F ).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Bridget Spolski- 2-28-21- expired 2-28-26.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In outside storage hand sink blocked with plastic bin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives and dough cutter stored in sink next to 3 compartment sink. Knives were removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in outside storage next to ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Make bar ambient 44F, make bar ambient 60F. Make bar- potato salad 46F, cut melon 40Fm chicken salad 57F, tuna salad 46F, sliced tomato 47F ( 10:30-1:30) ( ambient 44F). Make bar- boiled egg 56F, shredded cheese 54F, house pimento 51Fm quartered tomatoes 50F, cooked chicken 69F ( 10:30-1:30) ( ambient 60F ). Do not use equipment until repaired or able to hold food at 41F or less.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units- make bars &up right reach in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4
Water draining onto floor surface from hand wash sink in outside storage when water is turned on.
Basic/29-03-4
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled: Employee went outside while wearing gloves, came back in wearing the gloves, closed the door, and went back to the serving line with removing her gloves and washing her hands. Owner/Operator gave corrective feedback. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-09-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: Establishment has three employees other than the owner. One employee's food service training certificate is expired and the other two have been working less than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.