Embers Bistro

756 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Embers Bistro has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical DeFuniak Springs restaurant, which scores around 96. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen sausage links, pretzel, and crab leg stored uncovered in upright freezer.

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored on food prep table in rear of kitchen. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of water dispenser located on same table. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of pink substance in the interior of the ice machine skirting.

22-20-5

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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 - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler inoperable. **Repeat Violation**

14-74-7

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on shelf above make table.

40-06-5

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler inoperable.

14-74-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, pizza boxes stored on floor in dining room and on floor in dry storage. Operator placed in proper storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Embers Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Embers Bistro on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Embers Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Embers Bistro.

How does Embers Bistro compare to other restaurants in DeFuniak Springs?

Embers Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the DeFuniak Springs average of 96.

Has Embers Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Embers Bistro 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 Embers Bistro inspected?

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

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