WHALES TAIL BEACH GRILL
1373 E HWY 98 · DESTIN · Walton County · FL 32550
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1 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawing- calamari 47F, raw chicken 57Fm raw beef 57F, raw shrimp 60F. Cold hold- make bar- raw shrimp 58F, pico 51Fm tuna dip 45F, sausage link 51F (10:00-11:00). Cold hold- drawer- white fish 51Fm raw ground beef patty 50F, raw chicken 64F, crab cakes 55F ( 10:00-11:00). Egg wash 57F.**Warning** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Cold hold drawers- white fish 34F, raw beef burger 49F, raw chicken 50F ( 12:30-3:30 ). Make bar- cold hold- ambient 50F- pico 52F, sliced tomato 50F, diced ham 50F (2:30-3:30). Kitchen manager placed all food items on ice during inspection. Owner has called a technician they are scheduled to be out Friday Aug 8th establishment was told not to use equipment until it is repaired or can hold TCS foods at 41F or less. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:14 PM.
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