Santa Rosa County — Food Safety Records

Overview

Santa Rosa County, Florida has 267 food establishments with 4,583 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.6%, above the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 2.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,200 assessed to Oops Alley in Milton on February 9, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

267Facilities
4,583Inspections
3Closures 2026
87.6%Pass Rate
2.2Avg Violations

Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Santa Rosa County 87.6% Pass Rate 87.6%
Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%
Santa Rosa County 2.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Santa Rosa County 1.12 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.12
Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Taco Bell Pace0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dunkin #359723 Navarre0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Spot Tavern Milton4 (1 high) Warning Issued
Subway 27086 Pace1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Goin Coastal Navarre0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Buffalo Wild Wings Navarre2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's 354 Navarre0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Turtle Roll Homeade Ice Cream & Shaved Ice Navarre0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's #43541 Navarre0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Gator Seafood Milton0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
03 Employee health reporting 22,929
08 Proper hand/arm washing 20,579
53 Outer openings protected 18,241
50 Adequate lighting 13,958
01 Management awareness 12,162

Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

71Actions on Record
$27,490Total Fines
$398Avg Fine
$2,400Largest Fine
47Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Feb 9, 2026 Oops Alley $1,200 6--2026004094
Apr 8, 2026 Cisco's $800 6--2026018496
Oct 29, 2025 Andy D`s $400 6--2025054794
Oct 14, 2025 Oops Alley $400 6--2025068062
Sep 17, 2025 Sweet Frog Gulf Breeze $400 6--2025061138
Aug 28, 2025 Hungry Howie's $200 6--2025056834
Feb 23, 2026 Oops Alley $200 6--2025087017
Dec 11, 2025 Oops Alley $200 6--2025068163
Aug 20, 2025 Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins #358745 $200 6--2025041100
Apr 23, 2026 Churchs Chicken $120 6--2026020600

Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

22Fire Violations
19Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 11
Fire extinguisher in red zone 3
Exit blocked or locked 3
Cooking without hood suppression 2
Missing boiler certificate/report 2
Fire alarm/smoke detector issue 1

Santa Rosa County: Notable Restaurants

Cisco's

Milton · Most Closures

36 inspections 151 violations 4 closures

Churchs Chicken

Milton · Most Closures

34 inspections 122 violations 3 closures

Oops Alley

Milton · Most Closures

33 inspections 115 violations 3 closures

Burger King #1618

Milton · Most Inspected

43 inspections 114 violations 3 closures

El Paso Taco's & Tequila

Navarre · Most Inspected

42 inspections 293 violations 1 closures

Saucy’s Frozen Treats and Tasty Eats

Milton · Most Inspected

38 inspections 213 violations 1 closures

Santa Rosa County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Waffle House 9 322 1
McDonalds 8 355 0
Subway 7 309 4
Whataburger 5 103 0
Firehouse Subs 4 72 0
Jersey Mikes 4 94 0
Hungry Howies 4 145 0
Wendys 4 78 0
Taco Bell 3 77 0
Chipotle 3 2 0

Santa Rosa County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County, Florida has 267 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Santa Rosa County?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Santa Rosa County is 87.6%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Santa Rosa County this year?
3 food establishments in Santa Rosa County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Santa Rosa County?
The most frequently cited violations in Santa Rosa County are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Santa Rosa County?
Waffle House has the most locations in Santa Rosa County with 9 establishments.
How does Santa Rosa County compare to the Florida state average?
Santa Rosa County has a pass rate of 87.6%, which is 1.8 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 2.2 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Santa Rosa County?
Food establishments in Santa Rosa County have an average of 17.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Santa Rosa County been assessed?
Food establishments in Santa Rosa County have been assessed $27,490 in fines across 71 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $398 and the largest single fine was $2,400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Santa Rosa County restaurants?
22 fire safety violations have been documented across 19 food establishments in Santa Rosa County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

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Santa Rosa County Restaurants & Food Establishments (263)

McDonald's #43541

7368 NAVARRE PKWY, Navarre

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Aug 2026

Residence Inn Navarre Water Front

8631 NAVARRE PKWY, Navarre

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: May 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill

725 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze

7 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Mar 2026