Clemenza's at Uptown
75 Eglin Pkwy NE Ste 125-126, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603838
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: raw chicken on shelf in walk-in cooler over prepared ready to eat sauces/soups.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot)-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: raw chicken on shelf in walk-in cooler over prepared ready to eat sauces/soups.
Owner/Operator moved the chicken to a lower shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A99Routine inspection1 violation No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 1, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Cup without handle nesting in breading bin stored under prep table. Manager removed scoop during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.