BEACHSIDE SOCIAL
2996 SCENIC HWY 98, Destin FL 32541
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 119F, rice 130F (10:09-12:45). Reheat mash 179F, rice 180F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018048071 | Jul 11, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | $400 |
| 6--2015016023 | Mar 26, 2015 | May 4, 2015 | $800 |
| 6--2015003299 | Dec 5, 2014 | Feb 18, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on bone stored over flat bread in deep freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- crab meat 59F, diced tomatoes 45F, Cole slaw 54F ( 12:00-12:30). Make bar- all prepped (12:00-12:30) halved tomatoes 47F, sliced tomatoes 49F, sliced turkey 46F, hush puppies 63F. Sliced tomatoes on bed of lettuce 47F. Cold hold drawers- mahi 46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 119F, rice 130F (10:09-12:45). Reheat mash 179F, rice 180F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Need to ambient cool to 41F prior to stocking make bar. Cold hold- make bar- crab meat 59F, diced tomatoes 45F, Cole slaw 54F ( 12:00-12:30). Make bar- all prepped (12:00-12:30) halved tomatoes 47F, sliced tomatoes 49F, sliced turkey 46F, hush puppies 63F. Sliced tomatoes on bed of lettuce 47F. Cold hold drawers- mahi 46F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink with running water near cook line.
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 with no handle stored in flour and in grits.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at prep tables.
Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes on bed of lettuce 47F stored in reach in cooler not covered.
Oct 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water stored in hand wash sink.
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.
Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use on cutting board and on food contact surfaces.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken breast cooked on tray in walk in cooler not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- raw shrimp 27F no running water thawing at room temperature.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dishes in ware washing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- sliced turkey 63F, guacamole 46F ( 10:30-12:00 ). Items placed in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on food contact table near Robot Coupe machine and meat slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with trash can and crates near back door.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- blanched potatoes 97F ( 10:00-2:00 ). Provided establishment with written plan to hold blanched fries at room temperature.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing over oven near fryers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in ware washing area. Repairs are being done at time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking a Red Bull on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on food contact table near robot coupe machine and meat slicer. Cell phone stored on food contact table near breading station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic storage containers stacked together on dish shelf holding water.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at make bar on cook line not working properly ambient temperature 63F. Do not use until repaired or able to maintain food temperatures at 41F or less.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple bowls with out handles stored in flour and seasoned flour.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple cloths stored on cutting board at make bar on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs and corn on the cob stored in reach in deep freezer in original bags left open and not covered. Individual pies stored in upright freezer uncovered.
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.