Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach
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1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach has 17 inspections on record between March 2022 and January 2026, totaling 61 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared sporadically across the record, including employee health reporting, time-temperature control, hand washing, allergen awareness, and chemical storage issues in 2022 and early 2023, but the facility demonstrated sustained improvement from 2023 onward with zero violations in three consecutive inspections between March and November 2023. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 was completed with no violations and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
- Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach had?
- Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach find?
- Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Dempsey's Bar and Grill in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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