BLUE DUNES GRILL
9011 E HWY 98, Destin FL 32550
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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.
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation from ceiling, light shield and AC vents dripping onto floor in buckets, and on food contact surface table. Observed water splatter on a pack of crackers sealed in plastic. Do not use affected food area until repairs are made..
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a Pack of crackers with condensation water splatter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chef went to commissary kitchen and picked up both chlorine and quaternary test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation from ceiling, light shield and AC vents dripping onto floor in buckets, and on food contact surface table. Observed water splatter on a pack of crackers sealed in plastic. Do not use affected food area until repairs are made..
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in kitchen and at bar are not working. Technician is on site working on kitchen ice machine.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a pack of crackers sealed in Plastic with water splatter from condensation leak from ceiling. Employee removed food items off of food contact surface and from affected area and placed on shelf.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk in cooler- ROP mahi 37F thawed inside packaging.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in sink with running water at bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler- ROP mahi 37F. See stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water between wait station table and ice machine toward the wall.
Food stored on floor. Spring rolls stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor in dry storage outer area.
Stored food not covered. Chicken, shrimp and breaded pickles stored in upright freezer un covered. Cooke placed a lid on food.
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.