The Gathering Spot

34 Goldenrod Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at The Gathering Spot, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

The Gathering Spot's latest score of 86 falls below the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical 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. Establishment utilizing 7601848 FISH OUT OF WATER for ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, chlorine.

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, rice and sugar.

10-01-5

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs to warewash area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 186 seats, original plan for 48 seating.

51-15-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Gathering Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Gathering Spot on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does The Gathering Spot compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

The Gathering Spot most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has The Gathering Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gathering Spot have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Gathering Spot 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 The Gathering Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Gathering Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.

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