Ocean Club in Destin

Last inspected:

8955 W Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32550
Overview

Ocean Club in Destin has accumulated 198 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.4 per visit. In July 2021, the facility faced an emergency order with daily inspections over five consecutive days, during which inspectors found repeated non-compliance before the establishment finally achieved compliance. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Top violations include food contact surface issues, single-use item misuse, and gaps in outer opening protection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
198Violations
0Closures
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Ocean Club in Destin: Comparison to Walton County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Walton County Avg 3.19 violations / inspection 3.19 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Walton County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Ocean Club in Destin: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Ocean Club in Destin
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2021046942 $400.00 Oct 5, 2021 Tampa
6--2021035548 $400.00 Jul 27, 2021 Tampa
6--2018009222 $200.00 Feb 12, 2018 Tampa

Ocean Club in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 9 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 9 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 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· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority

Ocean Club in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Club in Destin last inspected?
Ocean Club in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ocean Club in Destin?
The most frequently cited violations at Ocean Club in Destin are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Ocean Club in Destin had?
Ocean Club in Destin has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ocean Club in Destin find?
Ocean Club in Destin was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ocean Club in Destin ever been shut down?
No, Ocean Club in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Ocean Club in Destin faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ocean Club in Destin has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Ocean Club in Destin been fined?
Ocean Club in Destin has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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