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TOP CHOICE HAMBURGERS FWB

79 BEAL PKWY, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.244.4212

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS5601619
Grade history
FEB 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 11 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

5 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent ceiling lights in rear prep area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phillip Rutherford 9/17/19 ServSafe
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Preparation area AC vents.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights in rear preparation area.
Basic/38-07-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles/light fixtures throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door bottom left corner.
Basic/35B-01-4

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.