How many health inspections has JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE had?

JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE ever been shut down?

No, JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE?

The most frequently cited violations at JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Food storage.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

What does Florida violation V48 (Food storage) mean?

FOOD SAFETY RISK: Improperly stored food is vulnerable to contamination, temperature abuse, pest access, and cross-contamination. Unlabeled food cannot be date-tracked for safety. Food stored on floors is exposed to splash, pests, and cleaning chemicals. Improper FIFO rotation leads to expired food being served. Food stored near chemicals risks chemical contamination. Store all food: minimum 6 inches off floor, in food-grade containers with tight-fitting lids, properly labeled and dated, in appropriate temperature conditions. Follow FIFO rotation. Store raw meat below ready-to-eat food. Keep food away from chemicals, cleaning supplies, and personal items. Date-mark ready-to-eat TCS food — discard after 7 days.

JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE

76 HARBOR BLVD, Destin, FL 32541

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: IMCMV DESTIN LLC · License: SEA5603961

JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE in Destin, FL has 21 inspections on record with 50 total violations (2.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

50Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 8, 2025

Inspection History (21)

May 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Feb 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 4, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

Oct 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Feb 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Aug 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Nov 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

May 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Apr 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Nov 6, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Feb 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Aug 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE had?: JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE ever been shut down?: No, JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE?: The most frequently cited violations at JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Food storage.

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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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