Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County

COWHEAD

184 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 11, 2026
City
Fort Walton Beach
County
Okaloosa
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 24364437

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing over dish-machine.

Sep 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24077307

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: observed sausage gravy set in steam well temping at 93° F. General Manager states it was put there at 7:00 A.M. to reheat. Time temperature was taken is 10:12 A.M. General Manager discarded at her discretion.

03E-02-5

Detail 24077302

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours: observed sausage gravy set in steam well temping at 93° F. General Manager states it was put there at 7:00 A.M. to reheat. Time temperature was taken is 10:12 A.M. General Manager discarded at her discretion. Stop Sale issued.

03B-01-6

Detail 24077305

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: observed sausage gravy set in steam well temping at 93° F. General Manager states it was put there at 7:00 A.M. to reheat. Time temperature was taken is 10:12 A.M. General Manager discarded at her discretion. See Stop Sale.

31B-03-4

Detail 24077303

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: hand-wash sink on cook line does not have soap available. General Manager got some soap. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24077301

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: observed hand-wash sink on cook line no water to it at all. General Manager turned on. Water was turned off underneath due to the cold side leaking. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24077304

Basic - Food stored on floor: observed boxes of tea stored on floor in right storage closet. General Manager rearranged the closet so all food items are off the floor. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24077306

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored: observed box of paper bowls sitting on floor in left storage closet. General Manager rearranged the closet so the items were off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23023730

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23023731

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour seasoning for raw chicken has scoop with handle in flour. Employee correctly stored scoop during inspection.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23003044

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on ice shield.

23-03-4

Detail 23003043

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer in storage closet soiled.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 22670259

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice machine soiled with black debris/buildup Repeat Violation

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 22367903

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next too triple sink.

22-20-5

Detail 22367904

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on ice machine shield.

36-34-5

Detail 22367902

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling vent over dish machine.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21817384

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Upon inspection observed small reach in cooler next to flat top grill with food debris build up in bottom of cooler.

36-36-4

Detail 21817381

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed ceiling tile and ceiling vent missing in back of kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 21817382

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed 3 door upright reach in cooler with middle door gasket in disrepair.

33-19-4

Detail 21817380

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 21817383

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jul 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21186426

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep reach in cooler across from cook line- sliced tomatoes 46f, cheese 47f, shredded lettuce 50f, chicken salad 45f, diced tomatoes 48f. Operator stated busy breakfast time and door opened frequently. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Prep reach in cooler across from cook line- diced tomatoes 49f, cheese 50f, sliced tomatoes 46f/Ambient cooling- sliced tomatoes 48f, cut lettuce 50f 20 minutes. Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21183291

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 2 small flying insects in dish washing area. No small flying insects observed landing on food or food contact surfaces.

03A-02-5

Detail 21183289

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep reach in cooler across from cook line- sliced tomatoes 46f, cheese 47f, shredded lettuce 50f, chicken salad 45f, diced tomatoes 48f. Operator stated busy breakfast time and door opened frequently. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21183290

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Inside reach in cooler bottom shelf opposite side of dish washing area and upright reach in freezer bottom in closet located by back door in dining area.

51-11-4

Detail 21183293

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda dispenser in dining area.

33-19-4

Detail 21183288

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 21183292

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Prep cooler across from cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21183287

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Hood system above grill with grease accumulation.

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-05-6

Detail 21019497

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager off on day of inspection, new general manager still needs to be certified. 4 employees working.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 20622088

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Prep top kitchen reach in cooler across from grill- sliced tomatoes 56f, diced tomatoes 56f, shredded cheese 58f, blue cheese 56f, cut lettuce 61f, bacon jam 56f.

03A-02-5

Detail 20622085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep top kitchen reach in cooler across from grill- sliced tomatoes 56f, diced tomatoes 56f, shredded cheese 58f, blue cheese 56f, cut lettuce 61f, bacon jam 56f. Operator discarded food items of concern during inspection. Operator stated food in cold holding unit since day prior. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20622087

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By entry into cook area from dish washing/storage area back of kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 20622089

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Prep reach in cooler across from cook line.

05-09-4

Detail 20622086

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in prep cooler across from cook line.