The Little Griddle

120 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Little Griddle has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The Little Griddle's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Walton Beach average of 96. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: Reach-in cooler does not have a probe thermometer. Inspector gave one and Owner/Operator placed in the unit. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 15, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 9, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ 1, Owner/Operator states he had applied for his license back in May of 2020. States he was told no one was available at that time to do an inspection. Never heard anything

50-08-7

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed 3 flying insects in the establishment. Flies were flying and did not land on a food contact surface or food. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. London Broil Steak 66 (30 minutes), sausage patties 123° F (cooked to cool 30 minutes), ground beef 63° F (30 minutes). **Warning** Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. 1. Establishment cooks eggs to order. Inspector gave Consumer Advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Establishment has one person working as a cook along with the owner. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. Water was turned off. Owner/Operator turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

27-16-4

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 1. Owner/Operator states

53A-02-7

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate

31B-03-4

Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic 51-16-7 Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit

51-13-4

Basic - Observed :No plan review submitted and approved-Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review Office.

51-13-4

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Priority: Basic

31B-04-4

Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 1. Establishment does not have screening or sliding windows in place to prevent insects and vermin from entering when open. Priority: Basic

35B-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Little Griddle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Little Griddle on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The Little Griddle compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

The Little Griddle most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has The Little Griddle's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Little Griddle 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 Little Griddle inspected?

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

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