WHALES TAIL BEACH GRILL
1373 E HWY 98 · DESTIN · Walton County · FL 32550
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Upright cooler- crab meat stored over lettuce.
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP mahi 39F thawed in sealed package.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed 2 coffee filter holders in hand wash sink across from ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/.
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin around chute. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Mahi 39F thawed in sealed package. See stop sale.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.