Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin
Last inspected:
36178 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin has recorded 21 inspections since August 2022 with 146 total violations, averaging 6.95 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including management awareness failures in inspections dated February 6, 2025 and July 9, 2024; handwashing procedure violations cited in July 2024 and December 2022; and food contact surface violations documented in six inspections spanning from December 2022 through February 2025. Consumer advisory violations—typically requiring disclosure of raw or undercooked items—appeared in five separate inspections. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on February 6, 2025 after an inspection found 12 violations including four high-priority citations for management awareness, consumer advisory, time as control, and proper hand/arm washing, along with shell stock handling requirements. A follow-up inspection on February 7, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied with zero violations documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin last inspected?
- Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin had?
- Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin find?
- Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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