Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Destin/BLUE DUNES GRILL

BLUE DUNES GRILL

9011 E HWY 98, Destin FL 32550

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7601701
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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..
Basic/28-02-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Observed no condensation leaking from ceiling or vents in kitchen. Admin Complaint
Aug 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a Pack of crackers with condensation water splatter.
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
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..
Basic/28-02-4/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in kitchen and at bar are not working. Technician is on site working on kitchen ice machine.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk in cooler- ROP mahi 37F thawed inside packaging.
High priority/01B-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in sink with running water at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water between wait station table and ice machine toward the wall.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Spring rolls stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor in dry storage outer area.
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Chicken, shrimp and breaded pickles stored in upright freezer un covered. Cooke placed a lid on food.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.