Lou's Tavern

605 James Lee Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Lou's Tavern appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Aug 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Fort Walton Beach average 96, so Lou's Tavern is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink: Hot water for the establishment was turned off at the hot water heater. Employee turned on and hot water was available for all sinks in the,establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - owner went online and renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
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. - establishment only has two employees other than the owners. One has been working longer than 60 days and has not received his food safety training yet.
53B-02-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lou's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou's Tavern on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Lou's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Lou's Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Lou's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lou's Tavern have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lou's Tavern 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 Lou's Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lou's Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.