WHALES TAIL BEACH GRILL
Scenic Highway 98
Florida, 32551
Okaloosa County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin around chute. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Mahi 39F thawed in sealed package. See stop sale.
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Upright cooler- crab meat stored over lettuce.
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP mahi 39F thawed in sealed package.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed 2 coffee filter holders in hand wash sink across from ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling ac vent cover missing in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa stored in yellow bucket in upright glass reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. 3 compartment sink- Thawing- raw chicken wings 39F, calamari rings 30F, beef 30F. Thawing beef in standing water. Chef removed beef and placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lettuce in bottom of hand wash sink drain. Chef removed food from sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Multiple doors that lead to the outside have gaps at sides and bottom of doors. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors in kitchen heavily soiled with food debris and build up on cook line and under equipment.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen near expo station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.cup stored inside salsa. Manager removed cup from salsa and discarded cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make table. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, coleslaw dressing and rice stored on floor in dry storage, oil stored on floor in front of hand wash wash sink on cook line, shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager had employee remove all items from floor and place on shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 06-03-5:Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under water. Thawing in running water- mahi 60F, whitefish 54F (10:00-10:40). Manager had employee place both fish in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with jug of oil. Manager had employee remove oil from sink area and place on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Holding on time- boiled potatoes 64F ( 9:00-1:00 ). Inspector printed form for operator to hold potatoes on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).