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Coastal Kitchen

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Coastal Kitchen stretching back to 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Coastal Kitchen's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Walton Beach average of 96. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upon inspection in bar area, observed soda guns at all locations soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection in bar area, observed multiple sinks missing paper towels and soap.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection, employee cell phone observed above prep area on kitchen line.
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upon inspection, unisex bathroom in kitchen for staff is missing cover.
32-12-6
74
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Upon inspection observed cereal in bowls on buffet line without appropriate protection. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buffet line scrambled eggs 131f. Operator discarded food item of concern during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet bar-Hot hold- scrambled eggs 131. Operator noticed new equipment hot hold temperature adjuster turned to low setting. Scrambled eggs were removed from hot hold line. New batch of scrambled eggs brought to buffet line at 181f cooked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
64
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler left side of cook line salmon 50f. Door opened often and food of concern removed from reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza prep reach in cooler with water present on bottom shelf.
29-49-6
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed hotdog/hamburger buns stored in retail bag in walk in cooler. Operator removed bags from cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked clean pans on clean equipment rack with moisture in between. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with debris present.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Upon inspection observed stacked plastic containers in clean equipment rack with old labels stuck to container. Operator removed labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coastal Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coastal Kitchen on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coastal Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coastal Kitchen.

How does Coastal Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Coastal Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Coastal Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coastal Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coastal Kitchen 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 Coastal Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coastal Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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