How many restaurants are in Inlet Beach?

Inlet Beach, Florida has 29 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Inlet Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Inlet Beach is 96.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Inlet Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Inlet Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.

How does Inlet Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Inlet Beach has a pass rate of 96.2%, which is 10.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Inlet Beach?

Food establishments in Inlet Beach have an average of 11 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Inlet Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Inlet Beach have been assessed $640 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $320 and the largest single fine was $400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Inlet Beach restaurants?

1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Inlet Beach. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Inlet Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Inlet Beach, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 6 inspections on record.

Inlet Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Inlet Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Inlet Beach, Florida has 29 food establishments with 319 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.2%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.7 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $240 assessed to Seacrest CafÉ in Inlet Beach on August 20, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

29Facilities

319Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

96.2%Pass Rate

3.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Donut Hole	28	163	1
Shades Bar & Grill	24	178	0
Big Bad Breakfast	30	175	0
Laco	20	132	0
Cuvee 30a LLC	22	114	0

Inlet Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Inlet Beach 96.2% Pass Rate 96.2%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Inlet Beach 3.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Inlet Beach 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Inlet Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 27	Cuvee 30a LLC	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Cafe Aroma	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 27	Aja	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inlet Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
31	Clean multi-use utensils	4,666
22	Consumer advisory	3,449
16	Proper cooking temps	3,185
08	Proper hand/arm washing	2,710
03	Employee health reporting	2,702

Inlet Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

2Actions on Record

$640Total Fines

$320Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

2Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Aug 20, 2025	Seacrest CafÉ	$240	6--2025041133

Inlet Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

1Fire Violations

1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	1

Inlet Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Inlet Beach has 3 FDACS-regulated facilities with 6 inspections on record.

3Retail Facilities

6FDACS Inspections

Inlet Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	1
3-302.12	Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and	1
3-501.14(B)	Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient	1
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	1
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	1

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Inlet Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Publix	1	30	875

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Inlet Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Inlet Beach?: Inlet Beach, Florida has 29 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Inlet Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Inlet Beach is 96.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Inlet Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Inlet Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.
How does Inlet Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Inlet Beach has a pass rate of 96.2%, which is 10.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Inlet Beach?: Food establishments in Inlet Beach have an average of 11 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Inlet Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Inlet Beach have been assessed $640 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $320 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Inlet Beach restaurants?: 1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Inlet Beach. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Inlet Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Inlet Beach, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 6 inspections on record.

Inlet Beach Restaurants & Food Establishments (28)

Donut Hole 1 closure

12983 US HWY 98 E, Inlet Beach

28 inspections · 163 violations · Last: Feb 2026

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