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COMFORT INN

COMFORT INN maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in MIRAMAR BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

12282 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Florida, 32550
Walton County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937895

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of ketchup stored in floor in kitchen. Manager placed ketchup on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins, plates and cups stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Waffle batter stored in upright cooler not covered. Manager placed lid over waffle batter. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Digital equipment thermometer for glass reach in cooler on self serve buffet not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Display 33F inspector thermometer 41F.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with mop and mop bucket.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket with utensils and cutting board stored in sink in kitchen.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on self serve buffet not wrapped. Kitchen manager washed removed tags and wrapped apples in Saran Wrap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752368

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709374

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed license expired 6-1-29. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed license 6-1-2025. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed no Employee food safety training. General manager stated they are in process of completing training, some are scheduled next week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Management in process of setting up classes. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872552

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed license expired 6-1-29. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed no Employee food safety training. General manager stated they are in process of completing training, some are scheduled next week. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789871

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on top of microwave.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled bottle of yellow chemical stored on top of microwave. Bottle of deodorizer and unlabeled bottle of blue chemical stored on food contact surface on side of microwave.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of yellow chemical stored on top of microwave and unlabeled bottle of blue chemical stored on food contact surface on side of microwave.

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8681666

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632566

  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: General Manager Michelle has signed up to take class/ test June 27th. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388201

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dished S on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in cooler next to consumer food.
  • 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Only wash and sanitizer set up in 3 compartment sink.
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No test kit available.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Warning
  • 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/. Kitchen, pantry and bathroom removed and gutted. New kitchen, no approved plan. Provided establishment with plan review form. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided establishment with health reporting compliance form. Warning