Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach
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184 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach has been inspected 21 times since 2022, accumulating 62 total violations and averaging 2.95 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A complaint inspection on September 30, 2025 identified 18 violations including three high-priority findings: management awareness, correct procedures, and allergen awareness, alongside intermediate violations in proper hand and arm washing and employee health reporting. Consumer advisory violations—typically related to raw or undercooked foods—appeared repeatedly across inspections between 2023 and 2024. The most recent routine inspection on February 11, 2026 found just one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
- Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach had?
- Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach find?
- Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cowhead in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Cowhead. How we collect and verify this data.