Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin

Last inspected:

20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
Overview

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 169 total violations—an average of 6.76 violations per inspection, nearly 30% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on handwashing facilities and management awareness, appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections: handwashing facilities were cited in at least 4 separate inspections between 2023 and 2025, and management awareness violations appeared in 3 consecutive inspections in 2025 alone. A complaint-based inspection on June 16, 2023 documented employee health policy violations alongside handwashing facility deficiencies. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 identified 12 violations, including high-priority findings related to proper hand and arm washing, consumer advisory, and proper cooking temperatures, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
169Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 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

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin last inspected?
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin?
The most frequently cited violations at Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin had?
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin find?
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin ever been shut down?
No, Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

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