How many health inspections has OCEAN CLUB had?

OCEAN CLUB has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has OCEAN CLUB ever been shut down?

No, OCEAN CLUB has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at OCEAN CLUB?

The most frequently cited violations at OCEAN CLUB are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

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.

OCEAN CLUB

8955 W HWY 98, Destin, FL 32550

Walton County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OCEAN CLUB OF WALTON CO INC · License: SEA7600712

OCEAN CLUB in Destin, FL has 30 inspections on record with 188 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

30Inspections

188Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 6, 2025

Inspection History (30)

Feb 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

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

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 24, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 13, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

OCEAN CLUB has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Walton County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has OCEAN CLUB had?: OCEAN CLUB has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has OCEAN CLUB ever been shut down?: No, OCEAN CLUB has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at OCEAN CLUB?: The most frequently cited violations at OCEAN CLUB are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Outer openings protected.

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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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