How many restaurants are in Walton County?

Walton County, Florida has 903 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Walton County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Walton County is 92.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Walton County?

The most frequently cited violations in Walton County are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Walton County?

McDonalds has the most locations in Walton County with 6 establishments.

How does Walton County compare to the Florida state average?

Walton County has a pass rate of 92.7%, which is 6.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Walton County?

Food establishments in Walton County have an average of 6.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

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

Food establishments in Walton County have been assessed $48,280 in fines across 114 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $427 and the largest single fine was $3,360.

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

62 fire safety violations have been documented across 50 food establishments in Walton County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Walton 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. Walton County, Florida has 537 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 1,045 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 725 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Walton County, including 370 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.

Walton County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Walton County, Florida has 903 food establishments with 5,949 inspections on record. The pass rate is 92.7%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Cowgirl Kitchen Market in Santa Rosa Beach on March 2, 2026.

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

903Facilities

5,947Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

92.7%Pass Rate

3.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Cafe Nola	Defuniak Springs	34	115	4
Poppy's Seafood & Hammerheads	Miramar	33	213	2
Thai 9 Cuisine	Miramar Beach	38	150	2
Marcos Pizza	Miramar Beach	30	139	2
Iron and Grape Italian Kitchen	Defuniak Springs	27	60	2

Walton County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Walton County 92.7% Pass Rate 92.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Walton County 3.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Walton County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Walton County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 8	Poppy's Seafood & Hammerheads	Miramar	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Sunquest Yacht Charters	Miramar Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Caliza Pool	Alys Beach	0	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Caliza Pool	Alys Beach	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Beach House	Miramar Beach	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	John Wehner's Village Door	Miramar Beach	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Nicks Seafood Rest	Basin Bayou	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Cafe Aroma	Inlet Beach	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 27	Aja	Inlet Beach	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Pearl Havana Beach Club Restaurant	Rosemary Beach	0	Call Back - Complied

Walton County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	32,710
31	Clean multi-use utensils	31,938
08	Proper hand/arm washing	30,650
14	Food contact surfaces	29,034
53	Outer openings protected	23,238

Walton County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

114Actions on Record

$48,280Total Fines

$427Avg Fine

$3,360Largest Fine

74Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 2, 2026	Cowgirl Kitchen Market	$400	6--2026007937
Aug 26, 2025	Dude and Meatballs	$320	6--2025031621
Aug 20, 2025	Seacrest CafÉ	$240	6--2025041133
Sep 24, 2025	Amor Cafe at 30a	$200	6--2025067052
Apr 16, 2026	Surf Hut Restaurant	$200	6--2025083430
Oct 29, 2025	Li's Hot Wok Chinese Buffet	$200	6--2025074918
Jan 22, 2026	Marcos Pizza	$200	6--2025078887
Jan 13, 2026	Jimmy John's 3290	$160	6--2025087374
Dec 11, 2025	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Destin-miramar Beach	$160	6--2025068150

Walton County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

62Fire Violations

50Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	26
Propane tank stored inside building	15
Fire extinguisher in red zone	12
Missing boiler certificate/report	4
Cooking without hood suppression	4
Exit blocked or locked	1

Walton 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. Walton County has 537 FDACS-regulated facilities with 1,045 inspections on record and 725 stop-sale orders issued.

537Retail Facilities

1,045FDACS Inspections

725Stop-Sale Orders

370Orders in 2026

Walton 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
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold w…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a…
Mar 16, 2026	Sunshine Bay Empire LLC	Panama City	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: To request a…

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Walton County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	110
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	79
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	46
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	45
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	41

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Walton County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	17	57	2,871
Winn-Dixie	9	170	584
Circle K	6	102	1,574
Publix	5	30	875
Starbucks	5	77	1,170
Dollar Tree	5	9	1,084
Family Dollar	4	316	950
CVS	4	9	882

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Walton County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	6	237	1
Subway	5	170	2
Waffle House	4	229	0
Dunkin	3	259	0
Taco Bell	3	135	0
Whataburger	2	78	0
Chick-fil-a	2	74	0
Hungry Howies	2	106	0
Dominos	2	24	0
Holiday Inn	2	98	0

Walton County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Walton County?: Walton County, Florida has 903 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Walton County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Walton County is 92.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Walton County?: The most frequently cited violations in Walton County are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Walton County?: McDonalds has the most locations in Walton County with 6 establishments.
How does Walton County compare to the Florida state average?: Walton County has a pass rate of 92.7%, which is 6.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Walton County?: Food establishments in Walton County have an average of 6.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Walton County been assessed?: Food establishments in Walton County have been assessed $48,280 in fines across 114 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $427 and the largest single fine was $3,360.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Walton County restaurants?: 62 fire safety violations have been documented across 50 food establishments in Walton County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Walton 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. Walton County, Florida has 537 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 1,045 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Walton County?: FDACS has issued 725 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Walton County, including 370 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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