IVY AND ALE
222 STAFF DR, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.374.0442
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 4 observed in kitchen area, 5 observed in storage building located outside.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found. 4 observed in kitchen area, 5 observed in storage building located outside.
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.
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.
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.
Use of unpasteurized milk products. Observed raw milk labeled as not for human consumption. See stop sale.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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. 1 recorded.
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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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
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
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
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.
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
Faucet/handle at front bar hand wash sink ( hot feed) stripped free spinning.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.