Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach

Last inspected:

301 Racetrack Rd Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Overview

Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach has been inspected 21 times on record, accumulating 95 violations across the period. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Two disciplinary actions totaling $2,280 in fines were issued. The violation rate averaged 4.5 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A high-priority hand washing violation was cited on December 16, 2021. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented on three occasions between March and July 2019. The most recent three inspections, conducted on December 1, 2025, June 11, 2025, and March 14, 2024, resulted in no violations, with all inspections completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
95Violations
0Closures
4Fire
$2,280in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Small Batches Cafe & Collective 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

Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $2,280.00

Disciplinary action history for Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2019037565 $1,400.00 Jul 17, 2019 Tampa
6--2019025719 $880.00 Mar 5, 2019 District 8

Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 4 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-08: Cook line fire extinguisher in red zone. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-08: Cook line fire extinguisher in red zone. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-08: Cook line fire extinguisher in red zone. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Cook line
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 4 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 5 inspections50 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach had?
Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach has had 22 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 Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach find?
Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on May 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
No, Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,280.00 in fines.
How much has Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach been fined?
Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach has been fined a total of $2,280.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Thai Pepper Restaurant & Lounge of Fort Walton (2019-2019).

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