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CALYPSO CAFE

570 SCENIC GULF DR, Destin FL 32550 · 850-337-7000

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7601795
Grade history
MAR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast 119F, cooked corn chowder 111F. Reheated chicken 180F, reheated chowder 201F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin behind chute. Chef cleaned and sanitized soiled area during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid on 2 dumpsters and side door open on 3rd dumpster. Dumpsters shared with Joining Hotel.
Basic/33-16-4
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Stored food not covered. Rice stored in upright cooler not covered. Chef covered rice during nspectio.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast 119F, cooked corn chowder 111F. Reheated chicken 180F, reheated chowder 201F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bars.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cutting board at make bar and on dish shelf near fryers.
Basic/21-10-4
Feb 11, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned soil from ice machine during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chef replaced cutting board at time of inspection.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 28, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.