Local Catch
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Local Catch stretching back to 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Local Catch's latest score of 64 falls below the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed one container of raw chicken stored above tubes of raw ground beef in upright cooler.
08A-20-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed one bucket and lid laying on ground in front of dumpster. Observed four wooden pallets with some broken pallets on ground beside dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle located partially on ground without nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed automatic gratuity printed on menu and not on receipt.
55-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one box of uncooked potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
64
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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.
53B-02-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed soft/weak spot in kitchen floor near ware wash area.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above house made tomato jam in reach in cooler stored in alleyway.
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
82
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, above make table, charging cord and cloth bag. Operator removed to proper storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, prep area entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle touching food inside flour container.
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, warewash area.
29-11-4
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Exterior storage area upright reach in cooler- cooked greens cooling overnight 68F/69F - see stop sale Cooling handout provided to operator during inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: At time of callback, cooked collard greens held in exterior upright cooler, cooling overnight 50F **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line low boy- cooked green beans 69F/66F, fresh garlic in oil 65F, crab cakes 67F- per operator, held overnight Exterior storage area upright reach in cooler- cooked greens cooling overnight 68F/69F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: At time of callback, cooked collard greens held in exterior upright cooler, cooling overnight 50F **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy- cooked green beans 69F/66F, fresh garlic in oil 65F, crab cakes 67F- per operator, held overnight Salad station- sliced cheese 45F less than 4 hours Prep area upright reach in cooler- salsa 44F less than 4 hours Exterior storage upright cooler- stuffed jalapeños 44F less than 4 hours **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: At time of call back, low boy coolers empty of TCS food. Salad cooler- shredded cheese 43F, salsa 41F, diced tomatoes 43F Prep upright cooler- salsa 41F Exterior upright cooler- stuffed jalapeño 44F less than 4 hours. Ambient cooler temperature 36F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Local Catch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Local Catch on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Local Catch compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?
Local Catch most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.
Has Local Catch's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Local Catch have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Local Catch 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 Local Catch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Local Catch is inspected around two times per year on average.
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