Wingate Inn in Destin
Last inspected:
117 Palms St, Destin, FL 32541Wingate Inn in Destin operated a 40-seat food service facility with 13 inspections on record between March 2021 and July 2025, documenting 38 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations included employee health reporting (November 2021), proper cooking temperatures and time as a control measure (September 2022 and February 2024), and food condition issues (February 2024). An administrative complaint was recommended following the February 2024 inspection, which cited one high-priority violation for food in good condition. A fire safety violation was documented on March 9, 2016, noting no current insurance boiler certificate available. The most recent inspection on July 23, 2025 resulted in zero violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wingate Inn in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Wingate Inn in Destin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Wingate Inn in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wingate Inn in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wingate Inn in Destin last inspected?
- Wingate Inn in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wingate Inn in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wingate Inn in Destin are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Wingate Inn in Destin had?
- Wingate Inn in Destin has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wingate Inn in Destin find?
- Wingate Inn in Destin was most recently inspected on July 23, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wingate Inn in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, Wingate Inn in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Wingate Inn in Destin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wingate Inn in Destin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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