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CAFE DESTIN

985 US HWY 98 E STE A, Destin FL 32541 · 847-274-8656

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604170
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Kitchen and Ware wash areas. No back up observed at time of the inspection Employee. Staff ensuring no floor drain back up and / or standing water on floors. Repairs started during the inspection Employee.
Basic/29-19-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine Empty sanitizer Changed during the inspection Chlorine 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to Walk in cooler
Basic/51-11-4

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.