Surfing Deer

2743 Highway 30 A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
American
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Surfing Deer eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Santa Rosa Beach restaurant scores 94. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice.
14-01-5
95
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, Graham crumbs. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand was sink located at expo line with build up of black mold-like substance.
23-03-4
86
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice. Operator removed bowl during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing, 2 ceiling tile above walk-in freezer entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, pasties on speed rack in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surfing Deer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surfing Deer on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surfing Deer?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Surfing Deer.

How does Surfing Deer compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Surfing Deer most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Surfing Deer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surfing Deer have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surfing Deer 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 Surfing Deer inspected?

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