Bayou Bills Crab House

4748 Hwy 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Bayou Bills Crab House, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach average 94, so Bayou Bills Crab House trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 14 oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- sushi bar/oyster station.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed seasoning mixture labeled as corn mix, white powdered substance labeled as sushi vinegar.

02D-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food items in kitchen and sushi bar with bowls without handle stored inside containers.

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, 3 containers of cooking oil and 2 boxes of uncooked chips stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed all handwashing sinks in kitchen without handwashing sign posted.

31B-04-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea in urn at drink station without cover.

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slim on ice bin skirting.

22-20-5

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom-all stalls.

32-12-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan of raw shrimp stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed container of sugar stored on floor. Food handler place on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. All expired. Tonya Jordan 05/29/2019 Tim Nagler 05/29/2019 **Warning**

53A-02-7

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

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair/torn: Double door low boy and double door upright beside frying station.

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed low boy cooler adjacent to fryers with accumulation of water in the bottom.

29-49-6

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large plastic container of sugar stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 containers of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed half case of cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored during inspection.

25-05-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bayou Bills Crab House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bayou Bills Crab House on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bayou Bills Crab House?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bayou Bills Crab House.

How does Bayou Bills Crab House compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Bayou Bills Crab House most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Bayou Bills Crab House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bayou Bills Crab House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bayou Bills Crab House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Bayou Bills Crab House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bayou Bills Crab House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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