How many health inspections has HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE had?

HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE ever been shut down?

Yes, HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE

46 HARBOR BLVD, Destin, FL 32541

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LIGHTHOUSE ON THE HARBOR INC · License: SEA5603742

HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE in Destin, FL has 31 inspections on record with 110 total violations (3.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

31Inspections

110Violations

1Closures

Data current as of June 11, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 25, 2021	Roach activity	14:49:00

Inspection History (31)

Jun 11, 2025 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

Dec 1, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 30, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 26, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Apr 28, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 27, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 26, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 23, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 3, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 29, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 23, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE had?: HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE ever been shut down?: Yes, HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at HARRY T'S LIGHTHOUSE are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.

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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).

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