HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES DESTIN-MIRAMAR BEACH
10861 HIGHWAY 98 W · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
28-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without municipal system approval for such change. Provided seating change evaluation form to establishment.
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in sink by ice machine.
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. This is being addressed on a previous call back inspection.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. This is being addressed on a previous call back inspection.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-07-4Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Butter packet and food debris in 3 compartment sink.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 8 units listed for establishment. Actual seats 34 ( tables and chairs, tables and couches combined between hotel lobby and kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of coffee stored on floor in kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by 3 compartment sink.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Food containers stored on floor in kitchen.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored under drip guard of Orange juice machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.