Chanticleer Eatery

55 Clayton Ln, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

American

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chanticleer Eatery has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Chanticleer Eatery's 90 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, substance. Above make table in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vent cover in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on walls throughout kitchen, dust on shelf adjacent to kitchen entrance from bar and dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by pastry speed rack. Operator removed rack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, on guard inside bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine, buildup of debris on top of dish machine.

16-21-4

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned water on to proper thaw method during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chanticleer Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chanticleer Eatery on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chanticleer Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chanticleer Eatery.

How does Chanticleer Eatery compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Chanticleer Eatery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Chanticleer Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chanticleer Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chanticleer Eatery 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 Chanticleer Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chanticleer Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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