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THE RED HEIFER STEAKHOUSE

1458 MAIN ST, Chipley FL 32428

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7700268
Grade history
NOV 23
MAY 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 68F, product on kitchen line was reading 41F and under. Owner stated they were going in and out walk in door prepping food and left door open. Owner said they will ice down product and observe temperatures throughout the night and call for service repair.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023030364May 19, 2023Jul 6, 2023$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By the office across from the prep sink.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back prep area hand sink has plastic bag and single service cup on the inside of the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled bar hand sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,in the kitchen and by the office.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line around the hood system.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container without a lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on the walk in cooler door is broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.both flour containers in the back stockroom area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 68F, product on kitchen line was reading 41F and under. Owner stated they were going in and out walk in door prepping food and left door open. Owner said they will ice down product and observe temperatures throughout the night and call for service repair.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not properly secured in back storage area next to soda machine.
Basic/51-11-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo container in box stored on floor in back storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 7, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food prep table in kitchen area.
Basic/40-06-5

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.