DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

COWHEAD

Health inspection records show COWHEAD in FORT WALTON BEACH has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast
Florida, 32548
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514599

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor: observed boxes of tea stored on floor in right storage closet. General Manager rearranged the closet so all food items are off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored: observed box of paper bowls sitting on floor in left storage closet. General Manager rearranged the closet so the items were off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: observed sausage gravy set in steam well temping at 93° F. General Manager states it was put there at 7:00 A.M. to reheat. Time temperature was taken is 10:12 A.M. General Manager discarded at her discretion.
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours: observed sausage gravy set in steam well temping at 93° F. General Manager states it was put there at 7:00 A.M. to reheat. Time temperature was taken is 10:12 A.M. General Manager discarded at her discretion. Stop Sale issued.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: observed sausage gravy set in steam well temping at 93° F. General Manager states it was put there at 7:00 A.M. to reheat. Time temperature was taken is 10:12 A.M. General Manager discarded at her discretion. See Stop Sale.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: hand-wash sink on cook line does not have soap available. General Manager got some soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: observed hand-wash sink on cook line no water to it at all. General Manager turned on. Water was turned off underneath due to the cold side leaking. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840146

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour seasoning for raw chicken has scoop with handle in flour. Employee correctly stored scoop during inspection.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781745

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on ice shield.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer in storage closet soiled.

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527498

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice machine soiled with black debris/buildup Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380854

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on ice machine shield.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling vent over dish machine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next too triple sink.