SANTA ROSA BEACH, Walton County

98 BAR-B-QUE

5008 HIGHWAY 98 WEST UNIT 1, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459

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Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jan 14, 2026
City
SANTA ROSA BEACH
County
Walton
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 24303024

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 23936037

Intermediate - 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/. Jordan Seeling 5/7/24.

22-02-4

Detail 23936041

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink dispenser machine in waitress station soiled with mold like substance or slime.

53B-02-5

Detail 23936040

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator one employee hired over 60 days.

51-11-4

Detail 23936038

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank located behind double door cooler in game room area and drink station not secured.

36-34-5

Detail 23936039

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area soiled with dust or mold like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 23936042

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with expiration date of 6/30/25.

08B-38-4

Detail 23936036

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and brisket rub on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22994896

Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar container. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22499388

Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar container.

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

09-01-4

Detail 22139712

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food handler building sandwich without gloves. Operator educated food handler and corrective action taken. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22139713

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, ice bin near office.

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 21670159

Basic - Food stored on floor, rice and sugar. Repeat Violation

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 21501442

Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar and rice. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21501441

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl without handle stored inside sugar container. Operator removed during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

51-13-4

Detail 21501443

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and properly posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 20944044

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding cabinet- beef 161F, pork 157F, pork ribs 133F. Employee removed ribs and reheated to 166F. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 20944040

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20944041

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple areas in dining room/ kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 20944037

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-02-4

Detail 20944039

Basic - Evidence of Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Donuts stored on top of box of ketchup near deep freezer.

35B-01-4

Detail 20944038

Basic - Exterior door has a gap around the door frame that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 20944042

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20944035

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids left open. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20944036

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken tenders in deep freezer bag left open. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 20944043

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Restrooms, entry to kitchen, bar area.

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20748274

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and ice chute on soda fountain with mold like substance. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20748273

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea urns uncovered. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site