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PAPA SURF BURGER BAR

4324 W COUNTY HWY 30A, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602348
Grade history
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 1 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance on white skirting inside ice bin located beside ware wash station.
Basic/22-20-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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Equipment in poor repair. Observed worn/torn gasket on low boy drawer.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed two cardboard boxes of fries stored on floor near fryer. Operator moved to walk-in cooler during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 22, 2025Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Waffle fries in kitchen. Operator placed on milk crate during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Observed ice buildup leaking onto floor.
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low boy cooler in downstairs bar area with accumulation of debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jimmy Faulkner
Intermediate/53A-03-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. Above triple sink beside AC Unit.
Basic/36-24-5

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.