Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach

Last inspected:

309 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Overview

Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach has been inspected 30 times and accumulated 254 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection — significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand and arm washing violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, including three instances in the most recent complaint inspection on December 10, 2025. High-priority violations for employee health reporting, approved food sources, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces also appear across the record. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
254Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 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

Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 6 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach had?
Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach find?
Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
No, Ocean Buffet in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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