American House Bluewater Bay
4595 East Hwy 20, Niceville, FL 32578 · Permanent Food Service · License 5604035
What drove the grade
Food manager certification expired.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 8 routine inspection2 intermediate-6
- Extension granted on Oct 8Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
CFM Joseph Zagaruyka 10/14/21 in place . Michele Rhodes scheduled for recertification 11/20/26
More time given
Required employee training expired for all employees.
Upon callback Employee training expired .
More time given
- First visitAug 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michele Rhodes 7/4/21 ServSafe ( Second CFM in place )
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New Habit Premire - all expired
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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.