Ft Walton Yacht Club

180 Ferry Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 325485100

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Ft Walton Yacht Club has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Fort Walton Beach restaurants, the typical score is 96; Ft Walton Yacht Club is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2026

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw vacuum sealed fish thawing under running water at prep area handwashing sinks. Fish removed from sink and sink was sanitized during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sinks. Operator stated gas line to building is shut off for repairs. Temp at cook line handwashing sink 70F. DishMachine has standalone hot water booster (temp 146F)**Warning** **Warning**

27-16-4

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by main cook line.

14-69-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 Ceiling tiles missing over dish machine.

36-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Employee properly stored item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By door entrance. Operator was provided sign and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed bag of biscuits uncovered in walk in freezer under condenser.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Upon inspection observed sanitizer bucket on floor next to cook line prep reach in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: - ice machine in kitchen has a buildup of a black mold-like substance on the inside sides and the shield. Executive Chef took it out of service until it can be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ft Walton Yacht Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ft Walton Yacht Club on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Ft Walton Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Ft Walton Yacht Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Ft Walton Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ft Walton Yacht Club have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ft Walton Yacht Club 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 Ft Walton Yacht Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ft Walton Yacht Club is inspected around three times per year on average.

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