How many health inspections has GULF COAST BURGER CO had?

GULF COAST BURGER CO has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has GULF COAST BURGER CO ever been shut down?

No, GULF COAST BURGER CO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at GULF COAST BURGER CO?

The most frequently cited violations at GULF COAST BURGER CO are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

GULF COAST BURGER CO

4348 LEGENDARY DRIVE SUITE B108, Destin, FL 32541

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BURGER GUYS OF FLORIDA INC · License: SEA5603586

GULF COAST BURGER CO in Destin, FL has 30 inspections on record with 197 total violations (6.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

30Inspections

197Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 29, 2025

Inspection History (30)

Apr 29, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

Jul 26, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 6, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

GULF COAST BURGER CO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has GULF COAST BURGER CO had?: GULF COAST BURGER CO has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has GULF COAST BURGER CO ever been shut down?: No, GULF COAST BURGER CO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at GULF COAST BURGER CO?: The most frequently cited violations at GULF COAST BURGER CO are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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