How many restaurants are in Okaloosa County?

Okaloosa County, Florida has 788 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Okaloosa County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Okaloosa County is 91.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Okaloosa County this year?

6 food establishments in Okaloosa County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Okaloosa County?

The most frequently cited violations in Okaloosa County are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Okaloosa County?

Waffle House has the most locations in Okaloosa County with 11 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Okaloosa County?

El Paso of Crestview in Crestview was shut down on April 14, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Okaloosa County compare to the Florida state average?

Okaloosa County has a pass rate of 91.7%, which is 5.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Okaloosa County?

Food establishments in Okaloosa County have an average of 14.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Okaloosa County been assessed?

Food establishments in Okaloosa County have been assessed $71,917 in fines across 204 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $354 and the largest single fine was $2,800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Okaloosa County restaurants?

130 fire safety violations have been documented across 69 food establishments in Okaloosa County. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Okaloosa County 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. Okaloosa County, Florida has 169 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 309 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Okaloosa County?

FDACS has issued 988 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Okaloosa County, including 860 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Okaloosa County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Okaloosa County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Okaloosa County, Florida has 788 food establishments with 11,145 inspections on record. 6 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 91.7%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.4 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: El Paso of Crestview in Crestview, shut down April 14, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $480 assessed to Jimmy John's 2134 in Destin on March 5, 2026.

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

788Facilities

11,144Total Inspections

6Closures 2026

91.7%Pass Rate

2.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
El Pollon	Crestview	26	69	4
Wiley's Pizzeria and Grill	Mary Esther	28	113	3
Istanbulfoodlovers LLC	Fort Walton Beach	30	82	3
Anglers Beachside Grill	Ft Walton Bch	31	226	2
Camille's	Destin	32	216	2

Okaloosa County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Okaloosa County 91.7% Pass Rate 91.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Okaloosa County 2.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Okaloosa County 0.76 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.76

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Okaloosa County Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Apr 14, 2026	El Paso of Crestview	Crestview	Roach activity
Feb 13, 2026	Camille's	Destin	Rodent activity

Okaloosa County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 8	Urban Air Adventure Park	Destin	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Chili's #408	Ft Walton Bch	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Longhorn Steakhouse of Ft Walton Beach	Fort Walton Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Hot Kimchi	Crestview	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Motto Asian Cuisine	Fort Walton Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Kim's Restaurant	Fort Walton Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Dempsey's Bar and Grill	Fort Walton Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Upper Deck	Fort Walton Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Hilton Garden Inn Tiki Bar	Fort Walton Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach	Fort Walton Beach	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Okaloosa County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	22,827
22	Consumer advisory	22,267
03	Employee health reporting	20,337
08	Proper hand/arm washing	19,240
36	Proper ventilation	18,764

Okaloosa County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

204Actions on Record

$71,917Total Fines

$354Avg Fine

$2,800Largest Fine

153Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 5, 2026	Jimmy John's 2134	$480	6--2026001537
Mar 2, 2026	Johnny O'quigley's Ale House & Marina	$400	6--2026001482
Apr 8, 2026	Tipicos Honduras 504	$400	6--2026015026
Oct 8, 2025	Pb&j Bistro and CafÉ	$400	6--2025068056
Oct 29, 2025	Panda Express 3207	$400	6--2025046875
Apr 8, 2026	David's Take-out LLC	$400	6--2026014998
Jul 16, 2025	Destin City Group INC	$400	6--2025031713
Jun 2, 2025	Thai Smile	$400	6--2025003487
Dec 11, 2025	Boggy Boys Pizza of Niceville Fl INC	$400	6--2025083352
Dec 22, 2025	Istanbulfoodlovers LLC	$400	6--2025062331

Okaloosa County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

130Fire Violations

69Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	57
Fire extinguisher in red zone	27
Other fire safety violation	25
Cooking without hood suppression	12
Propane tank stored inside building	6
Exit blocked or locked	2
Sprinkler system issue	1

Okaloosa County 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. Okaloosa County has 169 FDACS-regulated facilities with 309 inspections on record and 988 stop-sale orders issued.

169Retail Facilities

309FDACS Inspections

988Stop-Sale Orders

860Orders in 2026

Okaloosa County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Feb 12, 2026	Boardwalk-vapes-410155	Fort Walton Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…

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Okaloosa County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	49
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	17
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	13
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	9
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	8

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Okaloosa County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	7	57	2,871
Starbucks	5	77	1,170
CVS	3	9	882
Walgreens	3	1	743
Circle K	3	102	1,574
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Subway	2	27	304
Walmart	1	77	608

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Okaloosa County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Waffle House	11	583	0
McDonalds	11	425	0
Subway	10	265	2
Taco Bell	8	254	0
Dunkin	6	278	0
Holiday Inn	6	193	0
Whataburger	6	176	0
Hampton Inn	5	71	0
Hungry Howies	5	131	0
Wendys	5	263	1

Okaloosa County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Okaloosa County?: Okaloosa County, Florida has 788 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Okaloosa County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Okaloosa County is 91.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Okaloosa County this year?: 6 food establishments in Okaloosa County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Okaloosa County?: The most frequently cited violations in Okaloosa County are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Okaloosa County?: Waffle House has the most locations in Okaloosa County with 11 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Okaloosa County?: El Paso of Crestview in Crestview was shut down on April 14, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Okaloosa County compare to the Florida state average?: Okaloosa County has a pass rate of 91.7%, which is 5.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Okaloosa County?: Food establishments in Okaloosa County have an average of 14.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Okaloosa County been assessed?: Food establishments in Okaloosa County have been assessed $71,917 in fines across 204 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $354 and the largest single fine was $2,800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Okaloosa County restaurants?: 130 fire safety violations have been documented across 69 food establishments in Okaloosa County. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Okaloosa County 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. Okaloosa County, Florida has 169 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 309 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Okaloosa County?: FDACS has issued 988 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Okaloosa County, including 860 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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