Back Porch- Destin in Destin
Last inspected:
1740 Scenic Hwy 98 East, Destin, FL 32541Back Porch in Destin has accumulated 288 violations across 45 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary fines. Recent enforcement shows a warning issued in January 2025 for 5 violations, with a callback inspection confirming compliance the following day. Top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and proper ventilation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Back Porch- Destin in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg
2.41
violations / inspection
2.41 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Back Porch- Destin in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (46)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 10 inspections40 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 9 inspections66 violations · 39 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Back Porch- Destin in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Back Porch- Destin in Destin last inspected?
- Back Porch- Destin in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Back Porch- Destin in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Back Porch- Destin in Destin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Back Porch- Destin in Destin had?
- Back Porch- Destin in Destin has had 46 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Back Porch- Destin in Destin find?
- Back Porch- Destin in Destin was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Back Porch- Destin in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, Back Porch- Destin in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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