The Crack of Dawn Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
The Crack of Dawn Cafe Inc, located at 550 Mary Esther Cut-Off Nw Unit 11 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, had a low-risk inspection on March 3, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations, two of which were repeat offenses concerning the securing of carbon dioxide tanks and a missing ceiling tile in the kitchen. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Feb 17, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide container near ice machine not secure. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in kitchen where AC vent is located is missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single use containers and lids stored on ground below dry storage racks near ice machine.
25-05-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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