Cowhead

184 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Cowhead has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 96, putting Cowhead squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing over dish-machine.
36-32-5
95
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice machine soiled with black debris/buildup **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
95
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next too triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on ice machine shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling vent over dish machine.
36-34-5
82
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Upon inspection observed small reach in cooler next to flat top grill with food debris build up in bottom of cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed ceiling tile and ceiling vent missing in back of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed 3 door upright reach in cooler with middle door gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cowhead last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cowhead on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cowhead?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cowhead.

How does Cowhead compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Cowhead most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Cowhead's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cowhead 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 Cowhead inspected?

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