Fire and Food
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Fire and Food has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Milton facility scores 93, putting Fire and Food on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed temperatures of sliced American cheese 52f in upper make line bar (less than 4 hours per manager). Manager moved cheese to lower part of unit for cooling during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed mold like substance on upper area of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection, observed tanks not secured in rear of establishment.
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Upon inspection, observed duct tape used on upper interior of ice machine near ice chute.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed storage pans wet nesting on storage rack in dishwashing area of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of gyro meat in freezer. Operator added cover during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station.
24-08-4
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer
14-69-4
95
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. Upon inspection, dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Upon closer examination, sanitizer was empty. Operator changed out sanitizer and primed dishwasher, achieving 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dogs belonging to operator in manager office. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Upon callback inspection, no dogs/animals in establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-01-4
90
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dogs belonging to operator in manager office. **Admin Complaint**
35A-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of peppers on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for flour in prep area
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator added cold running water to shrimp during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area showing signs of water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area
24-08-4
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Gyro cone uncovered in walk in cooler. Ice dripping from fan onto cone
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk missing date mark in ice cream station. Date opened determined to be 10/8. Date added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Michele Ciftci has certificate that expired 9/18/2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning/maintenance supplies in handwash sink in dish room. Operator cleared sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dish room.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp and fries on floor of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer from fan area **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Gyro cone uncovered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
43
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Oct 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fire and Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fire and Food on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fire and Food?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fire and Food.
How does Fire and Food compare to other restaurants in Milton?
Fire and Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Milton average of 93.
Has Fire and Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fire and Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fire and Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fire and Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fire and Food is inspected around four times per year on average.
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