How many restaurants are in Destin?

Destin, Florida has 244 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Destin?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Destin is 92%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Destin this year?

1 food establishments in Destin have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Destin?

The most frequently cited violations in Destin are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Destin?

Subway has the most locations in Destin with 3 establishments.

How does Destin compare to the Florida state average?

Destin has a pass rate of 92%, which is 6.1 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3.1 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Destin?

Food establishments in Destin have an average of 15.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Destin been assessed?

Food establishments in Destin have been assessed $39,677 in fines across 109 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $364 and the largest single fine was $2,800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Destin restaurants?

64 fire safety violations have been documented across 32 food establishments in Destin. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Destin inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Destin, Florida has 48 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 88 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Destin?

FDACS has issued 3 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Destin, including 2 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Destin — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Destin Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Destin, Florida has 244 food establishments with 3,822 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 92%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 3.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Camille's in Destin on May 6, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

244Facilities

3,821Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

92%Pass Rate

3.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Camille's	32	216	2
Hooters of Destin	37	181	2
Thai Smile	23	82	2
O'quigley's Seafood Steamer & Oyster Sports Bar	24	143	1
Joes Crab Shack	25	139	1

Destin Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Destin 92% Pass Rate 92%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Destin 3.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Destin 0.41 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.41

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Destin Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 24	Bombs Away Bay	2 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 23	Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 26	Boathouse Oyster Bar	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 26	Brian's Boardwalk Grill	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 26	Bombs Away Bay	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 26	Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Destin Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	15,079
22	Consumer advisory	12,880
03	Employee health reporting	12,793
08	Proper hand/arm washing	10,859
31	Clean multi-use utensils	9,842

Destin Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

109Actions on Record

$39,677Total Fines

$364Avg Fine

$2,800Largest Fine

59Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 6, 2026	Camille's	$800	6--2026013382
Mar 5, 2026	Jimmy John's 2134	$480	6--2026001537
Jul 16, 2025	Destin City Group INC	$400	6--2025031713
Sep 10, 2025	Donut Hole	$400	6--2025062548
Mar 2, 2026	Johnny O'quigley's Ale House & Marina	$400	6--2026001482
Mar 23, 2026	Edge Seafood Restaurant	$400	6--2026011868
Mar 5, 2026	Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer	$200	6--2026004137

Destin Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

64Fire Violations

32Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	34
Fire extinguisher in red zone	15
Other fire safety violation	10
Exit blocked or locked	2
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Destin Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Destin has 48 FDACS-regulated facilities with 88 inspections on record and 3 stop-sale orders issued.

48Retail Facilities

88FDACS Inspections

3Stop-Sale Orders

2Orders in 2026

Destin FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 10, 2026	Mapco # 343	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Feb 20, 2026	Mapco # 343	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Nov 21, 2024	Destin-sno-shack-mfd5650360	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Prov…

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Destin FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	19
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	7
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	6
3-302.12	Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and	3
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Destin Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Target	1	15	249
Crumbl Cookies	1	1	180
Subway	1	27	304
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Destin: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	74	1
McDonalds	2	169	1
Waffle House	2	113	0
Whataburger	2	64	0
Another Broken Egg	1	121	0
Chicken Salad Chick	1	64	0
Days Inn	1	17	0
First Watch	1	32	0
Hungry Howies	1	26	0
Panera Bread	1	41	0

Destin Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Destin?: Destin, Florida has 244 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Destin?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Destin is 92%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Destin this year?: 1 food establishments in Destin have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Destin?: The most frequently cited violations in Destin are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Destin?: Subway has the most locations in Destin with 3 establishments.
How does Destin compare to the Florida state average?: Destin has a pass rate of 92%, which is 6.1 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3.1 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Destin?: Food establishments in Destin have an average of 15.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Destin been assessed?: Food establishments in Destin have been assessed $39,677 in fines across 109 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $364 and the largest single fine was $2,800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Destin restaurants?: 64 fire safety violations have been documented across 32 food establishments in Destin. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Destin inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Destin, Florida has 48 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 88 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Destin?: FDACS has issued 3 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Destin, including 2 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Destin Restaurants & Food Establishments (237)

Deck at Destin Brewery

110 MELVIN ST, Destin

3 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Oct 2025

D'pure FDACS Retail

4471 Commons DR W Ste, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

Target # 2085 FDACS Retail

853 Harbor Blvd, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Significant Food Service AND/OR Packaged Ice

Publix 2023 FDACS Retail

771 Harbor Blvd Ste 100, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Emerald Coast Olive Oil FDACS Retail

34940 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Beach Liquors & Wine FDACS Retail

1257 Airport RD, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service

Owner: Bea Cote Uc Establishment #; 377269 FDACS Retail

Address: 415 Mountain Drive Unit 8, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · ve/Tea Processor Inspected By. | DONNY SPURLOCK

Smallcakes of Destin FDACS Retail

36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 110, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Winn Dixie Liquor Store # 0567 FDACS Retail

981 HIGHWAY 98 E STE, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Big Boss Stores # 2033 FDACS Retail

34884 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sea and Snow Shave Ice FDACS Retail

4550 John Ave Apt 4, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Baytowne Marina Bar FDACS Retail

9300 US Highway 98 W, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Emerald Coast Snacks Mobile 1 FDACS Retail

4041 Indian Bayou N, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Harbor Docks Seafood Market FDACS Retail

546 Mountain DR, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Whole, Gut, Fillet)

Vw Winn Dixie 0560 FDACS Retail

981 US HWY 98 E, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Ciao Italia Bistro

16055 EMERALD COAST PKWY UNIT 114, Destin

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Sandos

36 TERRA COTTA WAY, Destin

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Perfect Cupp FDACS Retail

150 Industrial Park RD Unit 1, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Coffee/Tea Processor

Emerald Coast Ice & Water FDACS Retail

1040 US-98, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Old Navy # 6132 FDACS Retail

4439 Commons DR E, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

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