Goatfeathers

3865 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Goatfeathers has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Goatfeathers' 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed one can of anchovies in walk-in cooler with black mold-like substance on can top, sides and bottom.

01B-07-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Shaquan Kamar **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee chicken and pork stored in upright cooler not identified nor segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed container of rice with beans stored on top of make table, for personal use per food handler.

40-06-5

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

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall/equipment above make table near oyster upright cooler without date mark accumulation of dust.

36-27-5

Jul 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled . Multiple food handlers observed changing tasks from food preparation to storage , leaving area and returning to preparation without changing gloves and washing hands.

12A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones observed on cook line

40-06-5

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed one oyster tag not date marked with last date served - from 04/15/25 per food handler.

01C-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage, cell phone and purse on make table in kitchen. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-07-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator set up sanitizer sink during inspection with 100ppm reading. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-59-1

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk and cut lemon wedges in double door reach in cooler. Operator removed eggs to proper storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags without last date served mark.

01C-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lid of ice bin located on left side of kitchen entrance with accumulation of black mold-like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee smoothie stored inside low boy reach in freezer beside food items intended for customer consumption.

08B-49-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between white board and wall adjacent to ware wash area.

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, fan guards inside walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goatfeathers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goatfeathers on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goatfeathers?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Goatfeathers.

How does Goatfeathers compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Goatfeathers most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Goatfeathers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Goatfeathers have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Goatfeathers 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 Goatfeathers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Goatfeathers is inspected around three times per year on average.

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