BAKALO

Bakalo Road
Florida, 32435
Walton County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 5/14/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #10725800
2025-05-14
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 11/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The chef put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles and large plastic containers not labeled throughout the kitchen. The chef labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche on the menu. As per the chef the fish is served raw. The owner put an asterisk next to the item on the menus. Corrected On-Site
Health Inspector (2024-11-20)
2024-11-20
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 6/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8657307
2024-06-18
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 4/19/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting at the cook line. The manager discarded the water bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 87° F. The chef poured out the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the front counter dish machine at 0.00ppms. The manager told the bartender to use the dish machine in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the prep cook come from the outside and out on gloves without washing her hands.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the upright cooler across from the mop sink. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Obtained the following employees who have been employed for more than 60 days working; Chris,and Irma. Warning
Food Inspector #8536387
2024-04-19
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/25/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing at storage area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at storage area.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided owner with cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink removed from an area that was used in the past for food preparation by the previous establishment. Area is being used for storage and no food preparation is being done there now.
Food Inspector #8528453
2023-10-25
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

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