Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HOOTERS OF DESTIN

15015 EMERALD COAST PKWY · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3160296
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7779436
DBPR license5603445

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 24, 2021 12:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 1, 2021 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority01B-12-4

High Priority – Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Upon inspection observed employee drink resting in mozzarella sticks in reach in freezer left side of cook service line.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (5) live small flying insect under sink right side in wait station in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Total of (9) live roaches observed in various locations in kitchen area. (2)left side of locker are peavey hosier wall unit shelf, (1) live on floor outside of walk in freezer, (2) live behind grill top left side of cook line, (1) live on floor under table left side of small hood, (1) live in employee break room floor, (2) live under sink right side of wait station. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Temperature of water 78f. Operator stated a repair man is scheduled for today.**Warning** **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Above back door air curtain.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Total of (11) dead roaches observed in various locations of kitchen. (2) dead on shelf by computer right side of kitchen entry, (1) dead under prep table in kitchen by cook area, (2) dead on floor back employee locker area, (3) dead under 4 burner table top under small hood in kitchen, (1) dead on bottom drawer gasket left side of cook line and (2) dead on floor in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on storage shelf on cook service line next to clean plates. Operator removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap on left side that opens to the outside.

#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Upon inspection observed multiple areas under equipment with food debris present.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand washing sink in kitchen by mop sink area.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Cook line -between equipment with grease build up present in kitchen.

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Upon inspection observed employee beverage in mozzarella cheese sticks container inside reach in freezer left side of cook service line in kitchen. Operator removed employee drink and discarded mozzarella sticks. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple areas in kitchen with debris build up (under 3 compartment sink).

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.