THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN
1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed establishment breading chicken and seafood using same milk bath/egg wash and same breading flour. Chef corrected by utilizing 2 breakers and 2 baths/washes. Observed breaded grouper cooked prior to correction. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar- Cold hold- reach in cooler- ambient 61F, shucked oysters 48F-53F ( 12:30-3:06). Cold hold- milk bath 48F ( 11:00-2:45). Cold hold- reach in cooler- raw tuna 45F, snapper 40F, tuna dip 45F (11:00-2:50). Cold hold- expo- left- Cole slaw 42F, right- coleslaw 47F ( 11:00-2:56).
Intermediate 4
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hanging thermometer in reach in cooler registering 50F, ambient temp check 41F.
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 3 compartment sink- quaternary solution 150F.
35A-11-4Intermediate – Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals – observed food/water bowls and multiple cat houses provided outside on front entrance porch and on ground before porch and stairs. **Repeat Violation**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometers with chef. Inspector calibrated to 32F, chef 33F, took temp of tuna dip in reach in cooler- inspector temp was 45F, chef 57F.
Basic 1
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:46 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.