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COWGIRL KITCHEN MARKET

2260 W CO HWY 30A, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7601747
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026007937Jan 29, 2026Mar 2, 2026$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the white skirting inside bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and flour. Food handler removed bowls during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 37 rodent droppings in the dry storage area in the following locations: 1 on kosher pickle chip lid, 4 on top of pizza sauce can, one on lid of container labeled rice, 2 on lid of container labeled choc chips, 22 on lid of container labeled ketchup, 3 on lid of baking soda container, 3 on meat slicer, 2 on baking sheets.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2026 · Upon callback, observed approximately 12 rodent droppings in the following areas: five on the floor under dry storage rack, four on the floor behind 4 door low boy cooler, three on the floor under prep table. Time Extended
Jan 29, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 37 rodent droppings in the dry storage area in the following locations: 1 on kosher pickle chip lid, 4 on top of pizza sauce can, one on lid of container labeled rice, 2 on lid of container labeled choc chips, 22 on lid of container labeled ketchup, 3 on lid of baking soda container, 3 on meat slicer, 2 on baking sheets.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Leo Hanks
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Observed small section of ceiling tile missing above hood vents.
Basic/36-36-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall located in hallway beside walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on walk-in cooler shelving.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk-in cooler with accumulation of debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 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.