Emerald Waterfront
8491 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL 32566 · Permanent Food Service · License 6701523
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 1 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 1 basic-13
- Extension granted on Sep 1, now extension grantedCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 4, 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
Training Materials have been ordered. Time extended 30 days.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 1, 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
No food handler certificates on hand at establishment. Manager stated some of the staff has completed the training but doesn't have access to the certificates.
More time given
- First visitJul 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations 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 or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw Oysters stored over cut lemons and in reach in cooler next to oyster prep area. Manager disposed of cut lemons during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Some oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags marked are smudged/unreadable.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage.
Verbiage on menu contains general consumer advisory. Verbiage specific to raw oyster consumer advisory not on menu or posted in restaurant. Establishment posted proper verbiage during inspection.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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. All food handler certificates expired 5/2026.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust buildup. Air Curtain at rear kitchen door has dust buildup. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles over oyster prep area of kitchen.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.