Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin

Last inspected:

4251 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541
Overview

Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill, a 389-seat permanent food service establishment in Destin, has completed 20 inspections since 2015 with 43 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.15 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been infrequent and scattered across inspections; hand washing violations appeared in 2 inspections (2023, 2022), and consumer advisories were cited in 2 recent inspections (2025, 2022). A fire safety violation was documented in 2015 for an exit door blocked by chairs behind bowling machines, issued as a warning. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
43Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 2.2 violations / inspection 2.2 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg 2.41 violations / inspection 2.41 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-03-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Exit door blocked by chairs, exit behind bowling machines. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**

Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin last inspected?
Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin?
The most frequently cited violations at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin had?
Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin find?
Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin was most recently inspected on December 22, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin ever been shut down?
No, Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill 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.
Has Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill in Destin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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