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385 HARBOR BLVD · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391735
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502409
DBPR license5604277

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice located in glass door line upright . Raw chicken moved below ready to eat food during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink ice at front bar – Soda gun, scoop handle and drink bottles stored in direct contact with drink ice.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot buffet Chicken 107/99F Less than 1 hr.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No soap, hand wash sign , paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front bar hand wash sink.

Basic 3

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean metal bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet line

#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle in disrepair at front bar hand wash sink. Hot water handle

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Open exposed goat stored in walk in freezer. Box sealed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 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.