Wharf in Niceville
Last inspected:
821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, FL 32578The Wharf in Niceville experienced an emergency closure on November 2, 2023 for roach activity and has accumulated 107 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurring, including employee health reporting violations cited in 3 of the past 5 inspections, management awareness violations in 5 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections. Most notably, a December 11, 2025 routine inspection documented 15 violations including three high-priority findings — management awareness, consumer advisory, and employee health reporting — resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility complied with a callback inspection on December 12, 2025, and that inspection was closed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: November 2, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wharf in Niceville: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Wharf in Niceville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Wharf in Niceville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023063312 | $400.00 | Nov 2, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Wharf in Niceville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Wharf in Niceville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wharf in Niceville last inspected?
- Wharf in Niceville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 12, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Wharf in Niceville last shut down?
- Wharf in Niceville was last shut down on November 2, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Wharf in Niceville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wharf in Niceville are: Management awareness, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Wharf in Niceville had?
- Wharf in Niceville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wharf in Niceville find?
- Wharf in Niceville was most recently inspected on December 12, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Wharf in Niceville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Wharf in Niceville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V52 (Personal cleanliness) mean?
- Violation 52 (Personal cleanliness) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/52.
- Has Wharf in Niceville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wharf in Niceville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Wharf in Niceville been fined?
- Wharf in Niceville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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