SURF HUT RESTAURANT
551 SCENIC GULF DR, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850-837-9954
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in mop sink. Chef killed and removed roach from mop sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025083430 | Nov 5, 2025 | Apr 16, 2026 | $200 |
| 6--2015026162 | May 14, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- expo station- Cole slaw 47F, sliced tomato 57F, cut lettuce 64F ( 3:41-3:51). Employee changed out ice pan. Make bar-cooked chicken 48F (1:55-3:55).Employee placed chicken on ice. Cook line- Cold hold- make bar- Cole slaw 49F, raw shrimp on a stick 66F ( 1:00-4:00), grouper 57F, raw shrimp 54F (2:00-4:00) employee placed ice on food and discarded shrimp on a stick. Cold hold- drawers- raw chicken 53F (2:00-4:01). Employee placed ice on chicken.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not dated with last date sold.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling- rice 119F (2:36-4:06) at room temp next to warmer. Employee reheated rice to 166F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to ice machine blocked with broom and dustpan. Employee removed items from sink.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer-ambient 33F- mozzarella rounds, tater tots, French fries. Food no longer frozen.
Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use and stored on cutting boards on make line, employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces and sent to laundry.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station and expo line. Provided establishment with hand wash print out.
Stored food not covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in freezer on multiple shelves are not covered.
Mar 16, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on top around ice chute. Manager had employee working on cleaning ice machine.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice food pan stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager had employee place pan in ware wash location.
Stored food not covered. Shucked oysters stored in bar reach in cooler not covered. Manager had employee cover oysters with parchment paper.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed Live, small flying insects. Observed 1 fly on a squeeze bottle on cook line, observed 1 gnat flying in oyster prep area. Chef caught and discarded gnat.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in mop sink. Chef killed and removed roach from mop sink.
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed Live, small flying insects. Observed 1 fly on a squeeze bottle on cook line, observed 1 gnat flying in oyster prep area. Chef caught and discarded gnat.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in mop sink. Chef killed and removed roach from mop sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Multiple ice bins coiled on interior.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in upright freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks/ soil and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawers ambient 50F. Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on oysters until last of oysters served from that batch.
Stored food not covered. Shucked oysters on half shell 36F stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
Walk-in cooler door with rust that has pitted the surface on the interior.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink near ice machine pipe broken / leaking into bucket. Dish machine leaking into floor.faucet outside by ice machine leaking.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food items stored in upright freezer not. Employee removed all person items from freezer.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Multiple bags of raw shrimp 48F (12:30-1:00) slacking in standing water in prep sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at breader station.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink stored in upright reach in freezer on cook line near breader station.
Stored food not covered. Tray of shucked oysters stored in reach in cooler at bar not covered,
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer solution 0 ppm. Manager had employee refill chlorine and inspector tested solution 50 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager contacted provider to order more test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink. Dispenser missing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under pan of ice/ banana peppers on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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 contact table on cook line next to pans of banana peppers.
Food stored on floor. Cases of fries stored on floor in front of fryer on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station and near prep sink and smoker. Inspector provided signs for manager to post at sinks.
Stored food not covered. Pies cooling in walk in cooler uncovered. Crab legs stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line changed gloves with out hand washing then proceeded to cook shrimp.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Shucked oysters not labeled with tag or information.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near warmer- rice 119F (10:00-12:00. Cook placed rice in warmer to raise temperature to 165F, ( recheck 12:30 159F ) Shrimp crab dip 112F (9:00-12:00). Cook reheated shrimp crab dip to 169F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at 4 prong splitter at utility sink.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Cold hold- raw shucked oysters 41F..
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep kitchen soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in prep kitchen (where they shuck oysters) have deep grooves and are heavily soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table behind cutting in prep kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar area.
Food stored outside. 6 jugs of fryer oil stored outside in front of establishment on porch.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- mahi 59F. Some under running water most are not. (11:30-12:05).
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 filled ice buckets stored on floor, 2 empty ice buckets stored on floor in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle and on warmer handle.
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board in prep kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cold hold- raw shucked oysters 41F held at bar reach in cooler not covered. Mahi, grouper, scallops, shrimp stored in walk in cooler un covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in freezer un covered.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep area near 2 compartment sink. Brooms dust pan and buckets stored in front of sink. Chef asked employee to remove items from sink area and place in utility area..
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing in prep are near 2 compartment sink. Plastic Wrap roll stored in sink. Chef removed plastic wrap from sink and placed on dry storage shelf..
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line and expo line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler and in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets of tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Chef removed tongs from oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area by 2 compartment sink. Manager printed and hung hand washing sign above sink..
Stored food not covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in cooler not covered. Chef covered crab and closed box.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Quacamole and other sauce bottles stored in reach in cooler on cook line not labeled. Chef had employee label all sauce bottles.
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.