BUBBA GUMP SRIMP CO.
14059 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32541 · (850)434-3600
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing- tubs of strawberries 30F in hand wash sink at bar. Employee removed tubs of strawberries from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. Employee filled paper towel dispenser.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line near breader station. Employee placed soap in dispenser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on metal that surounds chutes.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Sliding doors and track to ice machine soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer. Floor is raised up.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of sugar, rice, flour and bread crumbs stored on floor in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Cases of shrimp, beef ribeye and mahi stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee placed mahi on shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, ceiling and fan equipment.
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 in corn starch and seasoned flour in Dry storage area.
Soda gun dispenser at bar not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
Stored food not covered. Pan of grapes stored in upright freezer not covered. Crab legs stored in pan in upright cooler not covered. Pan of mahi and shrimp stored on shelf in walk in cooler not covered.
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor raised in walk in freezer.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cutting board at make table. Manager placed cloth into sanitizer bucket.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken stored in upright cooler near cook line not covered. Breaded shrimp stored in upright freezer not covered. Manager had employee cover food items with food tray liner and lids.
Walk-in freezer floors with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs thawing in upright cooler not covered. Cheese sauce stored in walk in cooler and smoked butter cooling not covered.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on ice chute.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Pasta stored in walk in cooler not covered. Chef covered pasta with a lid.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink over 500 ppm. Chef corrected to 200 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary solution over 500 ppm. Chef corrected solution to 200 ppm.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
Jan 19, 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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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer is in process of being repaired, no food stored in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection 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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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Bar tender wearing long false/painted fingernails while preparing a drink for guest with out gloves on.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food (2 cracker and cheese packs) stored in reach in cooler near butter and ranch sauce.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Air gap at bottom right corner of kitchen back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging from oven door on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Portioned Bowls of ice cream in upright freezer, lettuce, stuffed shrimp and sliced cheesecake stored in reach in coolers uncovered. Chef covered all items with lids or Saran Wrap.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored under knife next to cutting board at make table on cook line.
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.