O-Ku Alys Beach
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at O-Ku Alys Beach, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Inlet Beach facility scores 76, putting O-Ku Alys Beach on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- grouper 49F ( overnight ). Diced raw tuna 65F held at room temp ( 4:00-4:30).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Diced raw tuna 65F held at room temp (See stop sale.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- grouper 49F ( overnight )see stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at bar slicing limes with bare hands. Employee discarded limes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in sushi bar. Sink blocked with food cart of rice. Employee removed cart from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked food held at room temp on time- breaded shrimp 91F, rice 86F (4:00-4:20), breaded lobster 70F (4:00-4:30).
03F-10-5
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Thawing- hamachi 64F ( 3:45-4:05) Also some thawing under no water. Employee placed hamachi in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-08-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee slicing limes at bar wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dish of lemons and limes and spices near kitchen entry. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
32
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler near walk in freezer door.
36-22-4
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee in sushi bar rinsed hands that were gloved in prep sink.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.
11-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at sushi bar blocked with food cart. Stove with pot cooking dough blocking sink on cook line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used glove stored in sink at sushi bar. Manager removed glove from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under pan with sauce bottles.
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Multiple tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar, sushi bar and in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled apron stored on Cutting board at make table in kitchen.
21-14-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple dry soiled cloths stored on cutting board at make bar in kitchen.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple cloths stored on food contact surface at bar next to drink condiments.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
32
Sep 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O-Ku Alys Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O-Ku Alys Beach on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O-Ku Alys Beach?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at O-Ku Alys Beach.
How does O-Ku Alys Beach compare to other restaurants in Inlet Beach?
O-Ku Alys Beach most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Inlet Beach average of 76.
Has O-Ku Alys Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O-Ku Alys Beach have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at O-Ku Alys Beach means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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