Magnolia Grill

157 Se Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Magnolia Grill has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average sits at 96, which Magnolia Grill's 86 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on walk-in cooler shelving. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, ice machine noted to have buildup of mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection, observed accumulation of dust near air conditioning vent and ceiling fan above prep area.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection, observed storage shelf and refrigeration fan guards with accumulation of dust in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles in kitchen and on ceiling of walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler has dust buildup, AC ventilation and ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Mar 29, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection observed raw chicken stored above seafood stuffing in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed debris build on top of stove in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. By hood area and walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plate guard with debris present.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed areas in kitchen cook line and air vents in dining room with dust build up.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection observed floor under furniture in room upstairs above kitchen.

36-73-4

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of flour bin soiled. Exterior container and lid soiled that stores food at breading station.

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves and interior door has rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings/ vents soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on prep table next to tea urn.

12B-07-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas of cook line.

21-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and Swai fish stored in walk in cooler un covered. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magnolia Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magnolia Grill on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magnolia Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Magnolia Grill.

How does Magnolia Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Magnolia Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Magnolia Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Magnolia Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Magnolia Grill 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 Magnolia Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Magnolia Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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