How many restaurants are in Destin?

Destin, Florida has 213 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 85.7%.

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 6.3 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 3 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Destin?

Food establishments in Destin have an average of 18.5 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 $37,917 in fines across 105 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $361 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.

Destin — Food Safety Records

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 213 food establishments with 3,934 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 92%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 3 violations per visit.

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

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.

213Facilities

3,934Inspections

1Closures 2026

92%Pass Rate

3Avg Violations

Destin Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Destin 92% Pass Rate 92%

Florida Average 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%

Destin 3 Avg Violations / Inspection 3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Destin 0.47 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.47

Florida Average 1.96 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.96

Destin Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Sep 24	Whataburger #805	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	McGuires Irish Pub of Destin	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	Donut Hole	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	Pandora's	2	Warning Issued
Sep 19	Dunkin Donuts	2	Warning Issued
Sep 19	Wing Stop 383	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 19	Pizza Hut 42659	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 18	Capriccio Cafe	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 18	Dat Burrito Place	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Sep 18	Rock N Roll Sushi Destin	0	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

105Actions on Record

$37,917Total Fines

$361Avg Fine

$2,800Largest Fine

56Facilities 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
Mar 2, 2026	Johnny O'quigley's Ale House & Marina	$400	6--2026001482
Mar 23, 2026	Edge Seafood Restaurant	$400	6--2026011868
Jul 7, 2026	Pazzo Italiano	$400	6--2026027522
Aug 25, 2026	Edge Seafood Restaurant	$400	6--2026050835
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: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	75	1
Whataburger	2	65	0
McDonalds	2	171	1
Waffle House	2	114	0
Chick-fil-a	1	1	0
Cracker Barrel	1	109	0
Firehouse Subs	1	70	0
Hooters	1	181	2
Longhorn Steakhouse	1	59	0
Panda Express	1	0	0

Destin Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Destin?: Destin, Florida has 213 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 85.7%.
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 6.3 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 3 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Destin?: Food establishments in Destin have an average of 18.5 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 $37,917 in fines across 105 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $361 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.

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Destin — Food Safety Records

Destin Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Destin Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Destin Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Destin Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Destin Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Destin: Notable Restaurants

Camille's

Hooters of Destin

Thai Smile

Back Porch- Destin

Aj's Seafood & Oyster Bar

Boathouse Oyster Bar

Destin: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Destin Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

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