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IVY AND ALE

222 STAFF DR, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.374.0442

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats21
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604232
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 4 observed in kitchen area, 5 observed in storage building located outside.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 4 observed in kitchen area, 5 observed in storage building located outside.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked risotto in prep/expo station. Raw milk over bread in storage building. Raw eggs moved during inspection. Raw milk removed during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed salmon vacuum sealed on previous day per manager. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Use of unpasteurized milk products. Observed raw milk labeled as not for human consumption. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-04-5
Use of unpasteurized milk products. Observed raw milk labeled as not for human consumption. See stop sale.
High priority/01A-07-4/Admin Complaint
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed chicken vacuum sealed this morning per manager. Discussed 48 hour plan with manager. Observed vacuum sealed salmon vacuum sealed on previous day per manager. See stop sale. Discussed HACCP plans and process waivers with manager.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/ No certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Clean dishes and utensils stored in employee restroom.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler #2 Cooked flank steak 47/49/50, cheese sauce 50, cooled chicken 50/53F All overnight. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler #2 Cooked flank steak 47/49/50, cheese sauce 50, cooled chicken 50/53F All overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clean utensils dishes and equipment stored in the employee restroom located off kitchen. Operator advised to remove all food contact items from the restroom and clean and sanitize dishes, food contact equipment and utensils.
Basic/24-13-4/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen #2 reach in cooler
Basic/14-74-7
Faucet/handle at front bar hand wash sink ( hot feed) stripped free spinning.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored in a prohibited area. Packaged food and alcoholic beverages stored in employee restroom located off kitchen. No cross contamination observed at time of the inspection.
Basic/08B-37-4/Warning
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.