How many health inspections has HOOTERS OF DESTIN had?

HOOTERS OF DESTIN has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HOOTERS OF DESTIN ever been shut down?

Yes, HOOTERS OF DESTIN has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at HOOTERS OF DESTIN?

The most frequently cited violations at HOOTERS OF DESTIN are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.

HOOTERS OF DESTIN

15015 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin, FL 32541

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DESTIN WINGS INC · License: SEA5603445

HOOTERS OF DESTIN in Destin, FL has 33 inspections on record with 152 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

33Inspections

152Violations

2Closures

Data current as of December 19, 2024

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for HOOTERS OF DESTIN
Date	Reason	Reopened
Nov 2, 2021	Roach activity	15:11:00
Sep 24, 2021	Roach activity	N/A

Inspection History (33)

Dec 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 10, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Nov 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 1, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 1, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 29, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 29, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 24, 2021 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

HOOTERS OF DESTIN has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HOOTERS OF DESTIN had?: HOOTERS OF DESTIN has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HOOTERS OF DESTIN ever been shut down?: Yes, HOOTERS OF DESTIN has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at HOOTERS OF DESTIN?: The most frequently cited violations at HOOTERS OF DESTIN are: Proper ventilation, 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).

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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Last verified: December 19, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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