The Bavarian's Wirsthaus

24 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Other
Last inspected: May 30, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Bavarian's Wirsthaus six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

That's lower than the typical Fort Walton Beach restaurant, which scores around 96. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed heavy cream with temperature of 55f in white upright fridge in kitchen area, less than 4 hours per operator. During inspection, operator placed in colder holding unit for cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 over raw pork in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
90
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 1. Dish machine sanitizer testing to 0ppm. Employee tried priming the machine but no sanitizer was coming out. Employee set up third sink to be used for sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. 1. No food safety training for any employees. Owner's husband cuts and prepares the meats for use and is therefore required to have the employee's food,safety training. Owner was not aware that he required it. **Warning**
53B-01-5
78
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pot roast and pork stored in walk in cooler uncovered. French fries stored in upright freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bavarian's Wirsthaus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bavarian's Wirsthaus on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Bavarian's Wirsthaus compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

The Bavarian's Wirsthaus most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has The Bavarian's Wirsthaus' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Bavarian's Wirsthaus have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bavarian's Wirsthaus means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Bavarian's Wirsthaus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bavarian's Wirsthaus is inspected around two times per year on average.