98 Bar-B-Que

5008 Highway 98 West Unit 1, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, 98 Bar-B-Que has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which 98 Bar-B-Que's 90 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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**

53B-02-5

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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53B-02-5

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.

53A-03-7

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.

22-02-4

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.

51-11-4

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.

36-34-5

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

50-09-4

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

08B-38-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar container.

08B-38-4

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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**

09-01-4

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

10-08-5

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 98 Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 98 Bar-B-Que on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 98 Bar-B-Que?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 98 Bar-B-Que.

How does 98 Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

98 Bar-B-Que most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has 98 Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 98 Bar-B-Que have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 98 Bar-B-Que means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 98 Bar-B-Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 98 Bar-B-Que is inspected around two times per year on average.

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