Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach
Last inspected:
83 Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach has averaged 5.0 violations per inspection across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced one disciplinary action resulting in a $1,000 fine. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least three separate inspections (October 2025, November 2024, and October 2023), and chemical storage violations were cited in three inspections across the same period. A fire safety violation documented on March 2, 2015 involved a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 resulted in one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2015025417 | $1,000.00 | May 6, 2015 | District 11 |
Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Partial· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach last inspected?
- Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach are: Management awareness, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach had?
- Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach find?
- Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach been fined?
- Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Great Southern Cafe in Santa Rosa Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Great Southern Cafe (2015).
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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).
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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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