The Gulf Okaloosa Island

1284 Marler Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at The Gulf Okaloosa Island, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 96, putting The Gulf Okaloosa Island squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks behind kitchen not chained up, Kitchen manager chained tanks to wall during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
95
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Blanch fries on fryer station. Operator stated that items was pulled 1.5hrs ago.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 live flies in the following location. 3 live flies on wall in back kitchen. 2 live flies on wall on make line in kitchen.
35A-02-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil inside container of water, water temperature 96/97f.
10-07-4
67
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - soda gun at external bar dirty, row soda guns at upstairs bar are dirty.
22-02-4
90
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Gulf Okaloosa Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Gulf Okaloosa Island on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Gulf Okaloosa Island?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Gulf Okaloosa Island.

How does The Gulf Okaloosa Island compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

The Gulf Okaloosa Island most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has The Gulf Okaloosa Island's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gulf Okaloosa Island have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Gulf Okaloosa Island 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 Gulf Okaloosa Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Gulf Okaloosa Island is inspected around two times per year on average.