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MOTTO ASIAN CUISINE

415A MARY ESTHER CUT OFF NW, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-374-3458

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604000
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2022043756Sep 20, 2021Oct 20, 2022$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice in dry storage area.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Food items in boxes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed upon inspection, hand wash sink in service area blocked by cutting board. Manager removed cutting board during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection, plastic cup observed in rice storage container.
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed Co2 tank not secured in dry storage area.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed three damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Basic/36-32-5
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed one sticky fly tape over dish machine area and another over make table in kitchen.
Basic/35B-08-4
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed ponzu sauce and vegetable oil stored on floor of dry storage area. Staff corrected during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Upon inspection, scoop handle observed in contact with sugar in storage container.
Basic/10-01-5
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not secured at drink syrup station.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions and a bucket of cut lettuce/vegetables stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for uncooked rice in large white covered rice bin not stored with a handle out/above rice.
Basic/10-01-5
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. raw chicken stored over raw beef I walk in freezer on speed rack.
High priority/08A-17-6
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secure at drink syrup station.
Basic/51-11-4/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.