Marina Cafe in Destin
Last inspected:
404 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541Marina Cafe in Destin has 26 inspections on record spanning from 2016 to February 2026, with 72 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.8 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been infrequent and non-recurring; the most significant cluster occurred in December 2022, when inspectors cited management awareness, employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and improper chemical storage, but subsequent inspections showed sustained compliance. The facility's record shows improvement over time, with three of the most recent four inspections yielding zero violations. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Marina Cafe in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Marina Cafe in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 7 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Marina Cafe in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Marina Cafe in Destin last inspected?
- Marina Cafe in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Marina Cafe in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Marina Cafe in Destin are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Marina Cafe in Destin had?
- Marina Cafe in Destin has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Marina Cafe in Destin find?
- Marina Cafe in Destin was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Marina Cafe in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, Marina Cafe in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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