Cabana Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Cabana Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miramar Beach facility scores 81, putting Cabana Cafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Greens 109F, chicken breast 133F ( 1:00-1:51). Employee Pulled food and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Quaternary solution 0 ppm. Corrected solution to 200 ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for sanitizer solution Dymethyl Benzyl for sani buckets. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler and dry storage shelf. Manager stated repairs are in progress. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood vent above pizza cooker missing vent cover.
36-63-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Marinara sauce 45F (overnight ). **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Marinara sauce 45F (overnight ) see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- Marinara sauce 45F (overnight ). See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for 3 compartment sink using quaternary solution. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - 2 Ceiling tiles missing in expo location.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items stored in walk in cooler not covered. Marinara sauce, black eyed peas, greens stored in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- breading station- milk bath 60F (11:00-3:20). All held overnight- Make table- pasta 48F, Alfredo sauce 46F, shredded lettuce 46F, mashed potato 44F,milk 47F, heavy cream 48F. Pizza make table-marinara 45F, diced tomato 46F, diced ham 45F, ground beef crumble 44F, chicken breast 45F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- breading station- milk bath 60F (11:00-3:20). All held overnight- Make table- pasta 48F, Alfredo sauce 46F, shredded lettuce 46F, mashed potato 44F,milk 47F, heavy cream 48F. Pizza make table-marinara 45F, diced tomato 46F, diced ham 45F, ground beef crumble 44F, chicken breast 45F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in kitchen and on cook line are rusted and soiled.
22-31-4
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/. Wayne Anderson- expired 3-19-24. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on cutting board on cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and interior lid heavily soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in greens cooling 96F in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in warehouse washing, pizza kitchen and cook line areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks stored on cutting board at make table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Cooked potato chips stored in un clean container with heavy build up at expoA¿
22-09-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pot of red sauce being stirred on floor on cook line. Case of potatoes stored on floor near walk in cooler. Case of okra stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
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 corn meal mixture in pizza kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Multiple Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at multiple hand sinks used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on multiple cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mashed potatoes cooling 96F in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in pizza kitchen.
14-20-4
25
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink near expo station. Employee removed pitcher from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and pizza kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Flour bin lid broken, plastic food bin broken.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of turkey breast stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee placed turkey on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 flour. Employee removed scoop and sent to ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in pizza kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab chowder stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered crab chowder with a lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from under fans into 2 buckets on FCS shelf in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza kitchen- cold holding- make bar- Cole slaw 47F, diced tomatoes 47F, boiled eggs 52F ( less than 4 hours ) . Employee placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At entry to women's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple Tiles on baseboards near exit door missing/ in disrepair. Establishment is in process of replacing tiles. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on cutting board at make bar in kitchen. Employee removed drink, manager asked employee to sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys stored on cutting board at make bar in pizza kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. 3 dry soiled cloths in use at make bar on cutting board.
21-10-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cabana Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cabana Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cabana Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cabana Cafe.
How does Cabana Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Cabana Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has Cabana Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cabana Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cabana Cafe 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 Cabana Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cabana Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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