Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach

99 Eglin Pkwy Ne Unit 39, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Walton Beach restaurant scores 96. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Inspector test strips show no reading for chlorine. Triple sink with Quaternary ammonia set up for sanitizing dishware.

22-41-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of rear door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack at end of make bar. Employee removed backpack and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer line dislodged from pump device. Employees re-attached during Inspection.

22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line.

31B-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Mashed potatoes in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection.

08B-12-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/degree buildup on ceiling tiles/vents over triple sink area.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door to kitchen.

35B-01-4

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill low boy reach in cooler- tuna 44f. Operator placed ice on top and cooler door opened frequently. Ambient thermometer registering 34f. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed tongs stored in hand washing sink next to cook line. Operator removed tongs from hand washing sink and placed in dishwashing area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed ceiling inside ice machine with debris build up present.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind reach in freezer in back of kitchen and under rack in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers in cook line area (prep cooler under service window and reach in cooler left of service window.

29-49-6

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upon inspection observed discarded grill on ground behind establishment.

33-31-5

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach.

How does Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

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

Has Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach 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 Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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