L J Schooner's
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
L J Schooner's has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
L J Schooner's latest score of 100 sits above the Niceville average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make bar - cooked pasta 46, shredded cheese 50, sliced cheese 47, sliced ham 52, turkey 48F Per chef and kitchen staff less than 2 hrs. Advised operator to move TCS food to secondary cold hold unit to facilitate rapid cooling . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Upon callback Cook line make bar empty of food awaiting repairs. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make bar - cooked pasta 46, shredded cheese 50, sliced cheese 47, sliced ham 52, turkey 48F Per chef and kitchen staff less than 2 hrs. Advised operator to move TCS food to secondary cold hold unit to facilitate rapid cooling . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance. Expo make bar cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Cook line make bar next to back door . Ambient 49-50F at time of the inspection.
14-74-7
67
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Eight rodent droppings observed in the following locations : One rodent dropping observed on right side third level storage shelf of down stairs dry storage room. Rodent dropping removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Seven rodent droppings observed in outdoor exterior electrical / utility room with single door access from the back deck. This room has no direct access to kitchen or dry storage areas. Four rodent droppings observed inside unused wall mounted electrical box. Three rodent droppings observed on top of the water heater. Rodent droppings removed during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: At time of the callback inspection No rodent droppings observed . **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on left side third shelf of down stairs dry storage room . Roach removed and area cleaned during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Upon callback No dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jan 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. 0ppm chlorine x2 attempts **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Eight rodent droppings observed in the following locations : One rodent dropping observed on right side third level storage shelf of down stairs dry storage room. Rodent dropping removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Seven rodent droppings observed in outdoor exterior electrical / utility room with single door access from the back deck. This room has no direct access to kitchen or dry storage areas. Four rodent droppings observed inside unused wall mounted electrical box. Three rodent droppings observed on top of the water heater. Rodent droppings removed during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Pantry station hand wash sink 66F after prolonged running. Oyster bar 49F after prolonged running **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on left side third shelf of down stairs dry storage room . Roach removed and area cleaned during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Cook line cutting board stained. Kitchen make line
22-02-4
90
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents.
23-03-4
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemon wedge in hand wash sink located behind oyster bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Observed hand wash sink located at entrance of kitchen with accumulation of black mold-like substance.
23-03-4
78
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was L J Schooner's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L J Schooner's on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at L J Schooner's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface stained with mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at L J Schooner's.
How does L J Schooner's compare to other restaurants in Niceville?
L J Schooner's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Niceville average of 97.
Has L J Schooner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L J Schooner's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at L J Schooner's 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 L J Schooner's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, L J Schooner's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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