LOCAL CATCH
3711 W COUNTY HWY 30A, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 · 850-622-2022
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/26. Open and operating.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022036479 | Jul 25, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/26. Open and operating.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above house made gumbo and collard greens in upright cooler. Operator properly stored during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two opened containers of mayonnaise indicating refrigerate after opening, stored on dry storage shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two opened containers of mayonnaise indicating refrigerate after opening, stored on dry storage shelf.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and speaker stored on cutting board/prep table. Food handler removed items during inspection.
Knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between triple sink and wall. Operator placed knives in sink for rewash during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table at expo window has accumulation of water in floor.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed one container of raw chicken stored above tubes of raw ground beef in upright cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed automatic gratuity printed on menu and not on receipt.
Food stored on floor. Observed one box of uncooked potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed one bucket and lid laying on ground in front of dumpster. Observed four wooden pallets with some broken pallets on ground beside dumpster.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle located partially on ground without nonabsorbent surface.
Nov 4, 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
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed soft/weak spot in kitchen floor near ware wash area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Upright sauce reach-in cooler white sauce with egg 54F held overnight Upright reach-in cooler cooked collard greens with pork 60F held overnight
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Upright sauce reach-in cooler white sauce with egg 54F held overnight Upright reach-in cooler cooked collard greens with pork 60F held overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Low boy drawer raw shrimp 44F for 1 hour per operator. Operator placed in ice bath for rapid cooling during inspection. Observed Upright sauce reach-in cooler white sauce with egg 54F held overnight Upright reach-in cooler cooked collard greens with pork 60F held overnight
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink with accumulation of black mold-like substance. Observed reach-in cooler/freezer gaskets with accumulation of debris and black mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and ceiling throughout kitchen with accumulation of dust and debris.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on side of oven.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above house made tomato jam in reach in cooler stored in alleyway.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle.
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.