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YARDBIRDS OF NW FL

540 MARY ESTHER CUTOFF, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.301.9273

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603525
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 51F (2 ours), operator deed ice to rapidly chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 62F, Raw Pork 66F, Cut Lettuce 59F for 1 hour. Operator iced items during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor and shelves under condenser in walk in freezer. No contamination of food observed.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in container of flower stored with handle contacting flour.
Basic/10-01-5
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice Buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Wire shelves in back wall of walk in cooler have rust buildup.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Upon inspection observed sign outside saying now serving cat fish however Swai fish boxes were found inside freezer, no catfish boxes were found.
Intermediate/52-01-4/Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 21, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup Inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed all shelves rusted inside walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 51F (2 ours), operator deed ice to rapidly chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paperless towels at handles sink near door.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from AC unit leaking onto floor. Water on floor throughout kitchen.
Basic/29-03-4
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water draining onto floor surface. Ice machine has water leaking onto floor near mop sink.
Basic/29-03-4
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall pulling apart at corner junction near drink syrups.
Basic/36-24-5

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.