How many health inspections has MARY'S KITCHEN had?

MARY'S KITCHEN has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MARY'S KITCHEN ever been shut down?

Yes, MARY'S KITCHEN has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MARY'S KITCHEN?

The most frequently cited violations at MARY'S KITCHEN are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

MARY'S KITCHEN

99 EGLIN PARKWAY, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MARY'S KITCHEN OF FWB LLC · License: SEA5603812

MARY'S KITCHEN in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 31 inspections on record with 193 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

31Inspections

193Violations

2Closures

Data current as of May 21, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for MARY'S KITCHEN
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 11, 2019	Roach activity	10:14:00
Apr 30, 2019	Rodent activity	09:25:00

Inspection History (31)

May 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 31, 2025 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mar 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 25, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 13, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 10, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 12, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2019 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Mar 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 28 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2017 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

MARY'S KITCHEN has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MARY'S KITCHEN had?: MARY'S KITCHEN has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MARY'S KITCHEN ever been shut down?: Yes, MARY'S KITCHEN has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MARY'S KITCHEN?: The most frequently cited violations at MARY'S KITCHEN are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

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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).

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