CRACK OF DAWN CAFE
550 MARY ESTHER CUT OFF NW UNIT 11, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-374-8561
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator updated license during inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile over back door missing. Ceiling tile over walk in cooler warped/not seated properly.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide container near ice machine not secure.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in kitchen where AC vent is located is missing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single use containers and lids stored on ground below dry storage racks near ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed CO2 tanks not secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside one of reach in freezers in kitchen.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of Raid on top of freezer in kitchen. Operator discarded cans during inspection
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. No proof of employee training available for employees over 60 days
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen missing
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting on shelf behind front counter
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: Establishment serves eggs cooked to order but does not have a Consumer Advisory. Inspector gave one to Owner/Operator.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged tiles over ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator updated license during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank used as door stop at entryway to kitchen.
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.