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 — 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 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

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 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)

Date	Business	Reason
Feb 13, 2026	Camille's	Rodent activity

Destin Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Urban Air Adventure Park	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Burritacos Chihuahua Corp	0	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Aj's Seafood & Oyster Bar	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Ajs Bimini	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Burritacos Chihuahua Corp	7 (2 high)	Warning Issued
May 5	Homewood Suites Destin	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Marina Cafe	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe 2nd Floor	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Harbor Craft Bar	4	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

108Actions on Record

$38,877Total Fines

$360Avg Fine

$2,800Largest Fine

59Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
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

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

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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
7-201.11	Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,	3
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Destin Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Target	1	15	249
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

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Destin: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	74	1
Waffle House	2	113	0
Whataburger	2	64	0
McDonalds	2	169	1
Chick-fil-a	1	1	0
Cracker Barrel	1	97	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 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.

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Destin — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Destin Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Destin Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

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 Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Destin FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Destin FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Destin Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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

Destin Restaurants & Food Establishments (236)