THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN
1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink at bar at lip/ rim where they shuck oysters is heavily soiled. Shelled Oysters are stored in ice at the sink.
Intermediate 3
35A-11-4Intermediate – Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals – food/water bowls provided outside. 2 bowls stored under front porch at entrance to establishment, 1 has food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Ice in drain of handwashing sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station in back of dining room.
Basic 7
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 2 open air vents on cook line. Vent covers missing.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen on cook line and over make station near expo.
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface under multiple dishes and knife.
12B-13-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink stored in upright freezer next to French fries on left side of kitchen.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside .
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored inside bin of sliced lemons stored in walk in server cooler. Manager removed scoop from lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.