THE GREAT SOUTHERN CAFE
THE GREAT SOUTHERN CAFE located in SANTA ROSA BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
83 Central Square
Florida, 32459
Watercolor
Walton County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13560118
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903391
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drying rack.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink located at walk-in cooler entrance in prep kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk-in cooler with accumulation of dust. Observed accumulation of dust on shelf above triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container of mahi in walk-in cooler labeled salmon on one side, mahi on opposite side. Operator removed old label during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink with 200ppm quaternary sanitizer reading during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen beside make table.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table egg/buttermilk wash 60F for 2 hours, cut melons 60F for 1 hour, pancake batter 57F for 1 hour Warning
Inspection Date: 4/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728635
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with 0ppm reading. Operator primed machine to 100ppm reading during inspection l Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736478
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan vents in walkin cooler with accumulation of dust.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed two five gallon containers of cooked collard greens held over night in walk-in cooler with temp of 50F.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two five gallon containers of cooked collard greens held over night in walk-in cooler with temp of 50F.
Inspection Date: 2/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539369
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357483
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler racks with accumulation of black mold like substance.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, beside mixer.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, corn muffin mix and rice.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.