FANNIN'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
3861 N STATE HWY 83, Defuniak Spgs FL 32433 · (850)892-3371
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 3 employee drinks/cups stored on food prep table beside Bain Marie.
Food stored on floor. Observed 4 containers of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored off of floor during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of single serve cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored off of floor during inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in still water. Operator placed in cooler during inspection.
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. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Observed Dishmachine with chlorine reading of 0ppm. Operator will utilize triple sink for warewashing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 4 plastic containers on dry rack wet nesting.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in prep sink without cool water running. Operator turned on cool water over shrimp during inspection.
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.