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DUDE AND MEATBALLS

117 CANNERY LN, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850-424-7775

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602283
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 25
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Sewage on ground of establishment next to grease trap and establishment pipes and sewage pipes.
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025031621Mar 11, 2025Aug 26, 2025$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water stored in sink on cook line. Employee removed pitcher from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink next to dish machine. Manager placed soap at sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- ground sausage 75F ( 1:00-3:35 ). Manager placed sausage in freezer to reduce temp.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Sewage on ground of establishment next to grease trap and establishment pipes and sewage pipes.
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Establishment not open and operating at time of inspection. Owner is waiting on plumber to arrive and snake pipes and run a camera through pipes to access the problem and repair the issue. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Establishment open and operating. Observed sewage on ground and pipes leaking at grease trap under building. Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Observed no sewage water on ground under pipes and near grease trap and no water leaking at pipes at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Establishment has called a plumber. Toilet not flushing properly.
Basic/32-23-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Observed establishment not open at time of inspection. Owner waiting on plumber to arrive and repair flush on toilet. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Establishment open and operating. Observed toilet not flushing / functioning properly. Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Observed toilet flushing/Functioning properly at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Sewage on ground of establishment next to grease trap and establishment pipes and sewage pipes.
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Establishment not open and operating at time of inspection. Owner is waiting on plumber to arrive and snake pipes and run a camera through pipes to access the problem and repair the issue. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Establishment open and operating. Observed sewage on ground and pipes leaking at grease trap under building. Admin Complaint
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Establishment has called a plumber. Toilet not flushing properly.
Basic/32-23-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Observed establishment not open at time of inspection. Owner waiting on plumber to arrive and repair flush on toilet. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Establishment open and operating. Observed toilet not flushing / functioning properly. Admin Complaint
Mar 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Sewage on ground of establishment next to grease trap and establishment pipes and sewage pipes.
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Establishment not open and operating at time of inspection. Owner is waiting on plumber to arrive and snake pipes and run a camera through pipes to access the problem and repair the issue. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Establishment has called a plumber. Toilet not flushing properly.
Basic/32-23-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Observed establishment not open at time of inspection. Owner waiting on plumber to arrive and repair flush on toilet. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Mar 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Sewage on ground of establishment next to grease trap and establishment pipes and sewage pipes.
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make bar heavily soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shrimp and French fries stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
Liquid leaking from pipe under floor onto ground.
Basic/29-11-4
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Establishment has called a plumber. Toilet not flushing properly.
Basic/32-23-5/Admin Complaint
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all time on cook line. Sink blocked with trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hole in bathroom ceiling.
Basic/32-05-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area. Tile sagging near 3 compartment sink. Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under shell eggs in reach in cooler. Manager removed cloth from eggs.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phone stored on food contact table in kitchen and in ware wash area.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. French fries, meatballs and Italian bread stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Water dipping from ceiling fan/vent in walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.