How many restaurants are in Destin?

Destin, Florida has 200 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 85.8%.

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 6.2 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. 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 19.3 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 $37,517 in fines across 104 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 200 food establishments with 3,868 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 92%, above the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 3 violations per visit.

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

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

200Facilities

3,868Inspections

1Closures 2026

92%Pass Rate

3Avg Violations

Destin Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Destin 92% Pass Rate 92%

Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%

Destin 3 Avg Violations / Inspection 3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Destin 0.5 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.5

Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Destin Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Aug 12	Waffle House #662	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 11	Subway of Destin	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 11	Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 11	Saigon Spice	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 10	Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 10	Subway #60217	1	Warning Issued
Aug 10	McDonald's #34863	1	Warning Issued
Aug 10	Dippin Dots	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 10	Crispy Cajun Chicken	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 10	Jeremiah's Italian Ice	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

104Actions on Record

$37,517Total 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
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
Jul 7, 2026	Pazzo Italiano	$400	6--2026027522
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
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Exit blocked or locked	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Destin: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	75	1
Whataburger	2	64	0
McDonalds	2	170	1
Waffle House	2	114	0
Bonefish Grill	1	56	0
Comfort Inn	1	6	0
Fairfield Inn	1	30	0
Holiday Inn	1	34	0
Jimmy Johns	1	65	0
Outback Steakhouse	1	71	0

Destin Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Destin?: Destin, Florida has 200 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 85.8%.
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 6.2 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. 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 19.3 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 $37,517 in fines across 104 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

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Destin Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

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