Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin
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1002 Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 32541Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin has recorded 26 inspections between 2016 and February 2026, documenting 60 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.3 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Recent inspections show improving compliance: the facility passed cleanly on February 18, 2026, August 28, 2025, September 16, 2024, and March 7, 2024. A high-priority employee health policy violation was cited on August 9, 2023, and a high-priority consumer advisory violation triggered a warning on March 6, 2025, which was subsequently corrected. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections0 violations
— 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· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin last inspected?
- Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin had?
- Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin find?
- Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, Pelican Beach Cafe in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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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