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53 MARKET ST, Apalachicola FL 32320 · 850.653.8237

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats73
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2901300
Grade history
OCT 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Feb 19, 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 ▾
Floor in disrepair between the ice machine hole in the floor.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
May 30, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. Employee removed there watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Oct 31, 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Basic/14-45-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bar area
Basic/12B-07-4
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing out a plastic container inside the employee hand sink on the cook line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed man brings a small child through the kitchen area.
Intermediate/43-08-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Back prep area,next to office door.
Basic/24-18-4

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.