BACK PORCH- DESTIN
1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST, Destin FL 32541 · 850.837.2021
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in dry storage room located off kitchen. Approximately 3-4 small flying insects observed. No contact with food and / or food contact surfaces observed. Flys killed and removed during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed establishment breading chicken and seafood using same milk bath/egg wash and same breading flour. Chef corrected by utilizing 2 breakers and 2 baths/washes. Observed breaded grouper cooked prior to correction.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar- Cold hold- reach in cooler- ambient 61F, shucked oysters 48F-53F ( 12:30-3:06). Cold hold- milk bath 48F ( 11:00-2:45). Cold hold- reach in cooler- raw tuna 45F, snapper 40F, tuna dip 45F (11:00-2:50). Cold hold- expo- left- Cole slaw 42F, right- coleslaw 47F ( 11:00-2:56).
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hanging thermometer in reach in cooler registering 50F, ambient temp check 41F.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 3 compartment sink- quaternary solution 150F.
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Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - observed food/water bowls and multiple cat houses provided outside on front entrance porch and on ground before porch and stairs.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometers with chef. Inspector calibrated to 32F, chef 33F, took temp of tuna dip in reach in cooler- inspector temp was 45F, chef 57F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed food in bowls in animal houses on porch to front entrance on both sides.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in upright freezer on 2nd line. Drink in walk in freezer top shelf. Employee removed and discarded drinks during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Tray of shucked ousters stored in walk in beer cooler not covered. Employee covered oysters with plastic wrap during inspection.
Walk-in cooler ceiling with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. To left of front stairs to entry of establishment inspector observed a cat/dog house with a live cat sitting in it with a bowl of water and a bowl of food provided.
Interior of walk in cooler- (beer cooler) is in disrepair and has exposed insulation at bottom of door. Door has been ordered and is on site waiting for instalation.
Stored food not covered. Bins of snow crab legs stored in walk open freezer not covered. Kitchen manager placed lids over snow crab legs.
Walk-in cooler ( beer cooler )door has rust that has pitted the surface where oysters are stored. Door has been ordered and is on site waiting for installation.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- make bar- cooked shrimp 50F, tuna dip 49F, halved tomatoes 54F, crab claws 57F, scallops 53F (10:30-2:12). Cold hold drawers- ground beef 47F, sliced cheese 46F, Maui 45F, tuna 47F, grouper 46F, shrimp on stick 47F (9:30-2:18). See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- cooked shrimp 50F, tuna dip 49F, halved tomatoes 54F, crab claws 57F, scallops 53F (10:30-2:12). Cold hold drawers- ground beef 47F, sliced cheese 46F, Maui 45F, tuna 47F, grouper 46F, shrimp on stick 47F (9:30-2:18). See stop sale
Cloth used as a food-contact surface over rolls at expo and under pans on cook line and under shredded cheese and croutons. Chef had employee remove cloths from food contact surfaces.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door.
Stored food not covered. Grouper stored in walk in cooler not covered. Snow crab stored in upright freezer not covered. Shucked oysters stored in walk in beer cooler not covered. Chef had employees cover all food.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in ware washing area on dish shelves.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in dry storage room located off kitchen. Approximately 3-4 small flying insects observed. No contact with food and / or food contact surfaces observed. Flys killed and removed during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 1 hot hold - mixed vegetables 129F less than 1 hr.
Equipment chemical drain lines draining into ware wash handwash sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen over make table near expo.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas in bar area, kitchen and walk in coolers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler and Beer cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine scoop stored on rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Manager removed scoop and sent to warehouse washing area.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine sliding doors heavily soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came inside from side door near dumpsters, walked through expo/ wait station into bar area and began to work with out washing hands. Inspector spoke to manager, manager had employee wash his hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ice bin at bar where oysters are stored and shucked is heavily soiled around the lip of the bin.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to line food contact surface at Breader station.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside under porch near front stairs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen soiled and on shelves in warehouse washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at bar. Bowl with liquid soap stored inside sink. Sink at wait station/expo used to dump ice as evidence of ice stored in sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in warehouse washing area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dishes and multiple food prep areas in kitchen, bar drink area and wait station. Cloths were removed from under food contact surfaces.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards at make table, kitchen and ware washing area on shelves have deep cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on wait station food contact surface and 3 drinks stored on expo shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near dumpsters.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar and beer cooler near bar.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher handle stored in rice.
Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use and stored at make tables on cutting boards in kitchen. Cloths removed and stored in sanitizer solution.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled apron stored in upright freezer on top of ice bags on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors not sealed in multiple locations in kitchen and walk in coolers.
Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler door in kitchen running and draining on floor.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink at bar at lip/ rim where they shuck oysters is heavily soiled. Shelled Oysters are stored in ice at the sink.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. 2 bowls stored under front porch at entrance to establishment, 1 has food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Ice in drain of handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station in back of dining room.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 2 open air vents on cook line. Vent covers missing.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen on cook line and over make station near expo.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under multiple dishes and knife.
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink stored in upright freezer next to French fries on left side of kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored inside bin of sliced lemons stored in walk in server cooler. Manager removed scoop from lemons.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 3 oyster tags without last date served mark.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.