Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach
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180 Ne Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach has 25 inspections on record dating from 2022 to March 2026, documenting 168 total violations — an average of 6.7 violations per inspection, nearly 30 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared frequently across the record, including recurring issues with employee health policy (cited in at least 3 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (appearing in 6 of the most recent 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures, and approved food sourcing. In February 2023, a complaint-based inspection documented 11 violations including management awareness, improper chemical storage, and handwashing failures, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 yielded 2 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
- Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach had?
- Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach find?
- Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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.
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