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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE BOATHOUSE OYSTER BAR

288 B HARBOR BLVD · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 16, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3171198
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7818544
DBPR license5601713

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 16, 2022 1:34 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 16, 2022 4:43 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 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 1

#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings observed on floor under soda machine located in front oyster shucking area of the kitchen. Droppings observed at floor drain and on floor . Droppings removed by manager and area cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink Restocked during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Oyster shucking station Unable to turn on hot water due to broken handle. Employees using secondary hand wash sink.

Basic 2

#1Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at oyster shucking station hand wash sink.

#2Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at oyster shucking station Inverted during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.