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SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE

78 MAIN ST, Rosemary Beach FL 32461 · 850.213.0521

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7601841
Grade history
NOV 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of black mold like soil residue on equipment door gasket on upright cooler in storage room near speed rack.
Basic/23-24-4
Clean linens stored on floor. Bags of clean linens stored on floor in outside storage room.
Basic/21-17-4/Repeat Violation
Small amount of Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on bottom of ice chute
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 124 MUSSET BAYOU RD, Santa Rosa Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide spray can stored on shelf in front of food jugs on shelf outside.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in outside storage area. Sink blocked with cases of wine and ketchup. Employee moved cases from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean linens stored on floor in outside storage room. Employee placed linens on shelf.
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Used mayonnaise jugs that are reused stored outside on shelf not protected from the elements.
Basic/24-07-4/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface in dining room under frozen drink machine drip trays. Employee removed cloth from drink machine area.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored outside. Jugs of fryer oil stored on shelf out side not protected from elements.
Basic/08B-42-4
Dec 19, 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 ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork in prep room cooler pulled from freezer not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Food containers stored outside.
Basic/24-07-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over dry storage shelf.
Basic/35B-02-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Cook line hand wash sink.
Basic/33-38-4
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 124 MUSSET BAYOU RD, Santa Rosa Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing near 3 compartment sink. Food (leaves) debris in drain of sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cook reheating cooked sliced chicken for burrito did not use thermometer to check temperature. Inspector checked temp 154F. ( had cook reheat for longer re check 167F.
Intermediate/05-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Small amount of Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at make bar and stored on cutting board.
Basic/21-10-4
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 124 MUSSET BAYOU RD, Santa Rosa Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 124 MUSSET BAYOU RD, Santa Rosa Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 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. Clear pan with solution and cloth stored in sink near cook top.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 2 air vents directly over cook line missing vent/covers.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 124 MUSSET BAYOU RD, Santa Rosa Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 21, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom wall in disrepair as evidence of duct tape.
Basic/32-05-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rim around ice bin at bar soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket stored in hand wash sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Dispenser empty.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ac duct over make board on cook line in disrepair, soiled and has exposed insulation.
Basic/36-51-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ac duct over make board on cook line not easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food storage shelf next to case of bread chips.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bar tender/ server wearing watches and brackets engaging in drink preparation.
Basic/13-07-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on food contact surface next to coffee pot at bar.
Basic/21-09-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 124 MUSSET BAYOU RD, Santa Rosa Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.