MARY'S KITCHEN
99 EGLIN PARKWAY, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-863-1141
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019053353 | Oct 11, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | $600 |
| 6--2019023739 | Apr 30, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black buildup on ice shield in ice machine by soda syrups.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used as scoop for fried okra in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/Debris buildup on and around hot water heater in kitchen. Dust and food buildup on wire and wood storage shelves above kitchen prep table across from dish-machine.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: observed the license expired on June 1, 2025.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: observed that all but one employee's Food Safety Training Certificates are expired.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine by dish washer machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with dust buildup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying rack.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: Inspector gave a copy and it was immediately taped to the front door as well as put in a bulletin board in the dining room where customers can see it.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: Most of the employee's food safety training expired earlier this month.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Chlorine line broken. Establishment is sanitizing dishes in triple sink using chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near dish-machine. Manager restocked during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Basket nesting in frozen Okra in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Manager removed basket.
Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce on floor in walk in cooler. Employee elevated box to proper storage height during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fire suppression equipment behind cook line.
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Inspector test do not indicate minimum chlorine ppm at dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole Slaw 48F, Milk wash 62F, Walk In Cooler: Shrimp 48F, cooked Beef 56F, Raw Chicken 54F, Raw Pork 53F. (1 hour) Door to walk in left open. Employee closed door during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near dish washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine ice shield at front bar area soiled with black substance.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Caulking on drain boards soiled with debris/black substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop nesting in cooked beef container in walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks at soda fountain hookup not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board at make bar across from cook line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Gasket/door to walk in cooler does not seal.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in dry stock room hanging down from ceiling.
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Water buildup at dumpster pad area and grease receptacles. Sidewalk is degrading/slick from slimy green substance. Water does not adequately drain.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink and dish machine soiled with debris buildup.
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.