Chicken N the Egg

348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 325485200

American

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chicken N the Egg has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Fort Walton Beach sits at 96, putting Chicken N the Egg on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. No running water available at mop sink in outside area behind kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Repairs under way during call back inspection. **Time Extended**

27-11-4

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. No running water available at mop sink in outside area behind kitchen. **Warning**

27-11-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In dry storage room at back of kitchen: 6 dead roaches observed on-insect trap under dry storage rack. Kitchen manager disposed of trap during inspection.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Line running out of condenser has ice buildup. Catch basin under line is full of frozen solid ice. No ice buildup observed on food items stored under/near unit.

14-69-4

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: observed raw protein over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in freezer on cook line. Kitchen Manager had employee rearrange for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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/: observed ALL Certifed Food Manager certificates are expired. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Employee stored clean linens in linen bag on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-17-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish machine area.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles chipped/broken in dishwashing area.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in storage area.

24-08-4

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 16 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor dough mixer soiled/ rusted.

22-02-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over walk in Cooler/ Freezer.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on shelf next to creamer.

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Floors soiled under equipment . **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Syrup stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 ice buckets stored on floor. Employee removed buckets and sent to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dry storage area.

38-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids are stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on shelf under flat top next to plates.

21-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Biscuits stored in walk in freezer on trays are un covered. Diced potatoes, mixed vegetables and mozzarella sticks stored in upright freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket, phone, keys stored on shelf next to creamer. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Show all 10 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken N the Egg last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken N the Egg on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicken N the Egg?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken N the Egg.

How does Chicken N the Egg compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Chicken N the Egg most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Chicken N the Egg's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken N the Egg have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken N the Egg 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 Chicken N the Egg inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken N the Egg is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Waterfront Crab Shack

104 Sw Miracle Strip Pkwy

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Blue Lagoon Grill

36 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw Ste T

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Island Gyro Express

221 Santa Rosa Blvd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Fort Walton Beach → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Fort Walton Beach