2 Birds Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited 2 Birds Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “cloth used as a food-contact surface at barista machine” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Miramar Beach restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in back of kitchen near prep sink. Sink blocked with crates holding bananas. Employee removed items from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at barista machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working barista area making multiple drinks wearing a bracelet on both wrists.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of whole wheat flour stored on floor near hand wash sink and prep sink in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in and upright cooler holding units.
05-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor coming from drain under prep sink in back of kitchen near hand wash sink and upright cooler/ freezer.
36-64-5
70
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in cook kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths stored under dishes on shelf above 3 compartment sink and under tray of silverware on prep table. Manager removed cloths from under dishes.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table next to green cutting board. Manager had employee remove cell phone and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage ramekins stored on shelf (next to hand wash sink to the right of dish machine ) in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. No splash guard on sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug stored on floor near upright cooler and hand wash sink. Manager placed oil on crate.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at barista bar. Manager removed cloth from barista area and sent to laundry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter stored in upright freezer not covered. Manager placed butter in a bag.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink to right of sry storage shelf blocked with hanging bag of onions. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brown bag with linens stored in hand wash sink to right of dry storage shelf.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored under liquid butter on cook line, stored under salt, and fork on make bar and under sausage gravy at spice station. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bin of wheat flour. Employee removed scoop from flour and sent to warehouse washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in upright freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at spice station and stored on green cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of boiled eggs stored in upright cooler near spice station not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near prep sink blocked with crates of produce. Chef removed produce from sink area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents dusty in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in bottom of reach in cooler. Employee removed cloth from bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board at make table. Manager removed cloth and placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth in use at bread making prep table. Manager removed cloth and placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
70
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in bottom of reach in cooler. Kitchen manager removed cloth from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Manager removed tongs from oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in sugar and quinoa. Manager removed scoop handles from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked shell eggs, wiped gloved hands on soiled dry cloth stored on make bar cutting board then engaging in another task without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with bread debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with crates and box of bananas.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles soiled with water mark like stains above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to dough mixer.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in cooler door handle in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor under oven in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in side quinoa. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled dry cloths at front counter near barista station and in use stored on cutting board make tables in kitchen on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
45
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at expo.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Stains on multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents rusted in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Near food storage shelf in back of kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door between kitchen and front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/ torn vinyl used as shelf cover under mixer coming off shelf.
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep table. And 2 at expo on cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table.
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 2 Birds Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 2 Birds Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 2 Birds Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cloth used as a food-contact surface at barista machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 2 Birds Cafe.
How does 2 Birds Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
2 Birds Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has 2 Birds Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 2 Birds Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 2 Birds Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 2 Birds Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 2 Birds Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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