Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach

Last inspected:

1284 Marler Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Overview

Gulf Okaloosa Island, a 300-seat permanent food service establishment in Fort Walton Beach, has recorded 20 inspections with 89 total violations spanning from 2022 to December 2025, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been infrequent, appearing in only 3 of 20 inspections: employee health reporting and approved food source violations were cited in May 2025, time as a control for temperature abuse was noted in October 2022, and toxic substance control was documented in the same October 2022 inspection. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 identified one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
89Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg 2.41 violations / inspection 2.41 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 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.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Allergen awareness, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach had?
Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach find?
Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
No, Gulf Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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