Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach
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550 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw Unit 11, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach has received 17 inspections since early records, averaging 1.5 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Most recent inspections show recurring allergen awareness violations (cited in March 2026) and food contact surface violations (cited in September 2025), both marked as high-priority findings. A toxic substance control violation was documented in December 2024 and prompted a Warning Issued disposition. The facility's most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
- Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach had?
- Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach find?
- Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Crack of Dawn Cafe in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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.
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