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WHATABURGER #493

399 MARY ESTHER CUT OFF NW, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.864.1970

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5601945
Grade history
JUL 23
OCT 23
DEC 24
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near dish washing station. Manager restocked paper towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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: team leader is unable to locate the training certificates for the employees. Previous inspections state the establishment uses Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association's SafeStaff/ServSafe.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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.