Manatees Grill

573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
American
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Manatees Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Walton Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 Carbon Dioxide/helium tanks not secured by dish machine area.
51-11-4
95
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: observed three knives between the make-line and a prep table. Employee removed the knives, put them in the dish machine for cleaning, cleaned the side of the make-line, and cleaned the edge of the table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Manatee's menu - Baskets Gulf Fried Shrimp Kitchen manager identified frozen pre breaded shrimp ( packaged and unpackaged ) as the only shrimp used . Breaded shrimp located in kitchen freezer and walk in freezer. Non invoice and / or packaging available to confirm Gulf Shrimp. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Reached out to the provider and the purchaser is in a meeting. He will call me afterwards to verify where the shrimp comes from. Spoke with D6 District Manager and she advised me on marking Time Extended until next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
52-01-4
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 35A-04-4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seventeen rodent droppings on the dish machine located in the kitchen . Fifteen rodent droppings observed on top of the dish machine . Two rodent droppings on lower frame of the dish machine . Rodent droppings removed and area cleaned during the inspection. Reference: 509.221(7) FS: The operator of any establishment licensed under this chapter shall take effective measures to protect the establishment against the entrance and the breeding on the premises of all vermin. Any room in such an establishment infested with such vermin shall be fumigated, disinfected, renovated, or other corrective action taken until the vermin are exterminated. Priority: High Priority **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Manatee's menu - Baskets Gulf Fried Shrimp Kitchen manager identified frozen pre breaded shrimp ( packaged and unpackaged ) as the only shrimp used . Breaded shrimp located in kitchen freezer and walk in freezer. Non invoice and / or packaging available to confirm Gulf Shrimp. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink Water 75F after prolonged running **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Front storage area hall
36-34-5
64
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed multiple boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
36-36-4
82
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler with door handle in disrepair.
14-11-5
86
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease/food debris. Upon inspection observed food debris/grease build up under grill top.
23-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manatees Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Manatees Grill on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Manatees Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Manatees Grill.

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

Manatees Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Manatees Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Manatees Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Manatees 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 Manatees Grill inspected?

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