Hunters Chicken and Burgers

9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 14, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Hunters Chicken and Burgers appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Hunters Chicken and Burgers' latest score of 74 falls below the Miramar Beach average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with cart near expo. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items at dish machine.
16-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on left side of make bar in kitchen. Soiled wet cloth stored in bottom of cooler under make bar in reach in cooler.
21-10-4
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with shelf by expo.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
05-09-4
82
Nov 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17:
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. 2022 expired, Sharpe. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: No manager certification provided for the establishment.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: No certified food manager certificate provided for establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
74
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken tenderloins stored over raw breaded onion rings in upright freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with baby stroller. Operator removed stroller from kitchen and sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Baby bottle stored on food contact table near kitchen entry and hand wash sink.
12B-07-4
74
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in hall to kitchen blocked with storage bin. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in kitchen have water like stains.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen. Manager removed drink from table. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and cooked chicken wings stored in reach in cooler uncovered. Employee covered both chickens. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
74
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near ice machine blocked by a vacuumed cleaner and dust pan. Operator removed dust pan and vacuumed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on shelf under food contact table at fry station.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Air vent cover missing near reach in freezer and 2 compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under 2 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys stored on food contact table near hot held gravy.
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 4 employee drinks stored in upright reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hunters Chicken and Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hunters Chicken and Burgers on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hunters Chicken and Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hunters Chicken and Burgers.

How does Hunters Chicken and Burgers compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?

Hunters Chicken and Burgers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar Beach average of 81.

Has Hunters Chicken and Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hunters Chicken and Burgers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hunters Chicken and Burgers 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 Hunters Chicken and Burgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hunters Chicken and Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.