SLOW WAKE COFFEE & DONUTS
573 SANTA ROSA BLVD, Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-244-8686
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021035476 | Jul 26, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: Hand-wash sink in kitchen area does not have hot water. It was turned off underneath due to the knob leaking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: Ice machine lid and surrounding area dirty with a mild-like substance. Kitchen Manager cleaned during inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: Single door reach-in cooler does not have an ambient air thermometer. Kitchen manager placed one in the unit.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee radio on cutting board at kitchen make bar. Item was removed during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. License updated during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Co2 tanks by soda syrups not chained down.
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.