Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach

Last inspected:

1297 Miracles Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Part of: Hilton Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach has been inspected 19 times with a combined 84 violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures are on record. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 inspections dating back to 2022, including a high-priority citation in October 2023 for failure to report employee illness and again in March 2023 for the same violation. Hand washing violations were cited in multiple inspections, including a high-priority finding in April 2024 and again in March 2023. Food temperature control violations were documented in August 2022 and October 2023 for improper cooking temperatures and shell stock requirements. Boiler safety violations were recorded in 2017 and 2018 for missing insurance inspector reports and certificates. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on November 8, 2024 issued a Warning for high-priority violations including employee health reporting, approved food source, and food contact surfaces, followed by a Call Back inspection on November 12, 2024 that confirmed compliance.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
86Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 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

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-02-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only - certificates were in the general manager's office. Copies were made and taken to the boiler room. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for four boilers- each rated at 499,900 BTU's. For reporting purposes only.

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach 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 Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach had?
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach find?
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
No, Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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