Yardbirds of Nw Fl

540 Mary Esther Cutoff, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Yardbirds of Nw Fl has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 96, which Yardbirds of Nw Fl's 90 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice Buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Wire shelves in back wall of walk in cooler have rust buildup.

14-17-4

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Upon inspection observed sign outside saying now serving cat fish however Swai fish boxes were found inside freezer, no catfish boxes were found. **Admin Complaint**

52-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup Inside walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed all shelves rusted inside walk-in cooler.

14-17-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 51F (2 ours), operator deed ice to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paperless towels at handles sink near door.

31B-02-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water from AC unit leaking onto floor. Water on floor throughout kitchen.

29-03-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ice machine has water leaking onto floor near mop sink.

29-03-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall pulling apart at corner junction near drink syrups.

36-24-5

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Robert Lett. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Scoop in large flour container broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door with gap present.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upon inspection observed standing water on floor in kitchen. Operator squeegee water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under clean equipment rack in front of walk in cooler with grease build up.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Upon inspection observed ceiling vent with dust build up outside management office in kitchen.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yardbirds of Nw Fl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yardbirds of Nw Fl on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yardbirds of Nw Fl?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yardbirds of Nw Fl.

How does Yardbirds of Nw Fl compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Yardbirds of Nw Fl most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Yardbirds of Nw Fl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yardbirds of Nw Fl have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yardbirds of Nw Fl 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 Yardbirds of Nw Fl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yardbirds of Nw Fl is inspected around two times per year on average.

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