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CRAFT BAR FORT WALTON BEACH

99 EGLIN PKWY NE UNIT 39, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-654-7466

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats115
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604144
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna 44f, grouper 44f walk in cooler commercial reduced packaged fish thawed still in package.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna 44f, grouper 44f walk in cooler commercial reduced packaged fish thawed still in package.
High priority/01B-02-5
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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. Tuna 44f, grouper 44f in walk in cooler. Operator discarded food items of concern during inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet: Establishment has a splinter on their mop sink faucet. One side of the splitter has a hose that goes up to a chemical dispenser. The other side goes to a hose used for cleaning the floors. This is the side that needs the back flow preventer.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Soda gun on the right end of the bar is dirty. General Manager cleaned during the inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory: Consumer advisory is listed and marked on the menu. However, the food associated to it are not marked with a symbol.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Sep 9, 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
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Inspector test strips show no reading for chlorine. Triple sink with Quaternary ammonia set up for sanitizing dishware.
High priority/22-41-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack at end of make bar. Employee removed backpack and sanitized area during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of rear door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer line dislodged from pump device. Employees re-attached during Inspection.
High priority/22-41-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/degree buildup on ceiling tiles/vents over triple sink area.
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Stored food not covered. Mashed potatoes in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5

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.