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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603416
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 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.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2021035476Jul 26, 2021Aug 20, 2021$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Apr 1, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 4, 2024Inspection 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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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.
Intermediate/27-16-4
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2024Inspection 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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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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. License updated during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Co2 tanks by soda syrups not chained down.
Basic/51-11-4

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.