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THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN

1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578142
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10754827
DBPR license5601241

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- make bar- cooked shrimp 50F, tuna dip 49F, halved tomatoes 54F, crab claws 57F, scallops 53F (10:30-2:12). Cold hold drawers- ground beef 47F, sliced cheese 46F, Maui 45F, tuna 47F, grouper 46F, shrimp on stick 47F (9:30-2:18). See stop sale

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- cooked shrimp 50F, tuna dip 49F, halved tomatoes 54F, crab claws 57F, scallops 53F (10:30-2:12). Cold hold drawers- ground beef 47F, sliced cheese 46F, Maui 45F, tuna 47F, grouper 46F, shrimp on stick 47F (9:30-2:18). See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface over rolls at expo and under pans on cook line and under shredded cheese and croutons. Chef had employee remove cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Grouper stored in walk in cooler not covered. Snow crab stored in upright freezer not covered. Shucked oysters stored in walk in beer cooler not covered. Chef had employees cover all food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.