The Gab Spot
913 Beal Pkwy N Unit H&J, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · Permanent Food Service · License 5604359
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition: shredded chicken in walk-in cooler with a date of 07/23/2026 when it was removed from the walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 complaint inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 5, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition: shredded chicken in walk-in cooler with a date of 07/23/2026 when it was removed from the walk-in freezer.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation: shredded chicken in the walk-in cooler with a date of 07/23/2026 as the date of removal from the walk-in freezer.
Kitchen Manager discarded at his discretion.
Earlier inspections 1
A97Complaint inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 8, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine: kitchen manager unable to locate the correct test strips for the sanitizer in the three compartment sink and/or sani buckets (Ecolab's Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer).
Ordered some more during the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: the top interior of the ice machine has a mold-like substance on it.
Kitchen Manager had an employee clean during the 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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.