Brothers Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
74
Score
Brothers Kitchen appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Niceville average 97, so Brothers Kitchen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Make table buttermilk on ice 54F for 1 hour. Food handler replenished ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pork stored atop a sheet pan on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed one bag of sugar and two containers of cooking oil stored on floor in expo/hallway.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line make table with accumulation of debris in bottom interior.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink faucet located far wall in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
74
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on cook-line located reach in cooler fully thawed and not opened .
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on cook-line located reach in cooler fully thawed and not opened .
06-09-1
82
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects observed at front plate glass windows . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Upon inspection No food handlers training in place **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance. Cook line cutting boards - Make bars and make tables. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from ware-wash hand wash faucet.
29-11-4
67
Sep 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Make line cutting boards stained .
22-02-4
78
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line make bar and table top cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Packaged beef and pork stored on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cook line rear hand wash sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line table top cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. This inspector provided procedure/sign during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Observed Prep table lower shelf at entrance of kitchen with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice and breading.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of sugar and a bag of onions on floor at right side entrance of kitchen. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. This inspector provided sign during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
74
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- ground beef 44f. Operator stated door opened often for meal prep and operator placed food item of concern into colder holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mario Jimenez Manager certification expired but establishment does have additional associate with Manager's certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
78
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained. Cook line make bar cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen and preparation tables and equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brothers Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brothers Kitchen on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brothers Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brothers Kitchen.
How does Brothers Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Niceville?
Brothers Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Niceville average of 97.
Has Brothers Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brothers Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brothers Kitchen 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 Brothers Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brothers Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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