Destin — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Destin, Florida has 243 food establishments with 3,799 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 92%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.1 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Camille's in Destin, shut down February 13, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $480 assessed to Jimmy John's 2134 in Destin on March 5, 2026.

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

243Facilities
3,798Total Inspections
1Closures 2026
92%Pass Rate
3.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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 86% Pass Rate 86%
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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Destin Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
Camille's Rodent activity

Destin Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Urban Air Adventure Park 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Burritacos Chihuahua Corp 0 Call Back - Complied
Aj's Seafood & Oyster Bar 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ajs Bimini 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Burritacos Chihuahua Corp 7 (2 high) Warning Issued
Homewood Suites Destin 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Marina Cafe 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe 2nd Floor 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Harbor Craft Bar 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Destin Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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

108Actions on Record
$38,877Total Fines
$360Avg Fine
$2,800Largest Fine
59Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Mar 5, 2026 Jimmy John's 2134 $480 6--2026001537
May 13, 2025 Camille's $400 6--2025017036
Jun 2, 2025 Thai Smile $400 6--2025003487
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
May 13, 2025 Outback Steakhouse #1268 $120 6--2025032819

Destin Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

64Fire Violations
32Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Mapco # 343 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Mapco # 343 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Destin-sno-shack-mfd5650360 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Prov…

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Destin FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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

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Destin Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Crumbl Cookies 1 1 180
Subway 1 27 304
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584
Circle K 1 102 1,574
Starbucks 1 77 1,170
Target 1 15 249

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Destin: Notable Restaurants

Camille's

Destin · Most Closures

32 inspections 216 violations 2 closures

Hooters of Destin

Destin · Most Closures

37 inspections 181 violations 2 closures

Thai Smile

Destin · Most Closures

23 inspections 82 violations 2 closures

Back Porch- Destin

Destin · Most Inspected

46 inspections 292 violations

Aj's Seafood & Oyster Bar

Destin · Most Inspected

46 inspections 248 violations

Boathouse Oyster Bar

Destin · Most Inspected

37 inspections 90 violations 1 closures

Destin: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 3 74 1
Whataburger 2 64 0
McDonalds 2 169 1
Waffle House 2 113 0
Fairfield Inn 1 30 0
Holiday Inn 1 34 0
Jimmy Johns 1 61 0
Outback Steakhouse 1 71 0
Sonic Drive-in 1 69 0
Village Inn 1 14 0

Destin Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Destin?
Destin, Florida has 243 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 86%.
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.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Destin?
Camille's in Destin was shut down on February 13, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does Destin compare to the Florida state average?
Destin has a pass rate of 92%, which is 6 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Destin?
Food establishments in Destin have an average of 15.6 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 $38,877 in fines across 108 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $360 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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (236)

Starbucks # 11250 FDACS Retail

10410 US Highway 98 W, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

The Home Depot # 6377 Establishment #: 283975 FDACS Retail

4385 Commons DR W, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF Inspected By: SCOTT MINICH

Sweetea Boba Bar FDACS Retail

234 Harbor Boulevard, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Freshpure @ #371 Whole Foods Market - Destin FDACS Retail

4402 Legendary DR, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Lenni's Crab Mix INC FDACS Retail

277 Azalea DR Ste, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Other Seafood Processing

Adk Ventures LLC FDACS Retail

4207 Indian Bayou Trl, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Mapco # 343 FDACS Retail

248 Main ST, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Saks Off 5th Avenue Outlet # 0731 FDACS Retail

10406 EMERALD COAST PKWY SUITE A -, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

La Dolce Vita FDACS Retail

1751 SCENIC HWY 98, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Permanent Food Service

East Pass Coffee Co

121 BENNING DR, Destin

6 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Perla Baking Co FDACS Retail

325 Grand Blvd Ste 100, Destin

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

Cali Shave Ice FDACS Retail

4000 Gulf Terrace DR Unit 139, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Ariel Seafoods INC FDACS Retail

419 Mountain DR, Destin

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

Destin Sno Shack FDACS Retail

316 HARBOR BLVD, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Beef Jerky Experience FDACS Retail

4311 Legendary DR Suite D-133, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Sea Market FDACS Retail

16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy Unit 109, Destin

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail