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HUNTERS CHICKEN AND BURGERS

9375 US HWY 98 UNIT 14, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 8506549453

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602301
Grade history
MAY 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken tenderloins stored over raw breaded onion rings in upright freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with cart near expo.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items at dish machine.
Basic/16-04-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on left side of make bar in kitchen. Soiled wet cloth stored in bottom of cooler under make bar in reach in cooler.
Basic/21-10-4
The state's own report →
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with shelf by expo.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Basic/05-09-4
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · No certified food manager certificate provided for establishment. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · In the middle of changing ownership to new owner. Time Extended
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/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · In the middle of changing ownership to new owner. Time Extended
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 2022 expired, Sharpe.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · No manager certification provided for the establishment.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · No certified food manager certificate provided for establishment. Time Extended
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/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.

0 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 2022 expired, Sharpe.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station. Sink blocked with condiment bin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/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/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. ROP grouper and ROP mahi not labeled or time and dated.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Ceiling tile missing. 4 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen near upright cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
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. ROP a grouper and Mahi thawed in ROP bag.
Basic/06-09-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of keys and phone charger stored on prep table in kitchen. Back pack stored on cutting board at make table/reach in cooler. Owner removed backpack from kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jug of oil and soda syrup stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-47-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Food containers and case of cups stored on floor in kitchen. Needs to be 6 inches off floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored In mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken tenderloins stored over raw breaded onion rings in upright freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with baby stroller. Operator removed stroller from kitchen and sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Baby bottle stored on food contact table near kitchen entry and hand wash sink.
Basic/12B-07-4
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook doing multiple task with out washing hands or changing gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda dispenser in dining room soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at entry of kitchen blocked with container with drawers holding sauces.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food half eaten stored on food contact table next to make bar in cook kitchen.
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on food contact shelf next to food in cook kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in hall to kitchen blocked with storage bin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in kitchen have water like stains.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen. Manager removed drink from table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and cooked chicken wings stored in reach in cooler uncovered. Employee covered both chickens.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.