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CARIBBEAN REGGAE GRILLE

14071 EMERALD COAST PKWY STE D, Destin FL 32541

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604096
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door upright cooler - Chicken 48F less than 4 hrs. Advised operator to ice for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 4 door upright reach in cooler - Shredded lettuce 54F Per chef less than 4 hrs.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Line hand-wash sinks blocked by cooking pots and waste bins. Sinks cleared during the inspection
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand-wash sink. Soap stocked during the inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door off service seating / office area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup - line upright 4 door reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in standing soiled water at mop sink. No active cleaning underway.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door metal upright- Curry Chicken 52F per cook less than 4 hrs. Chicken moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear dining room door
Basic/35B-01-4
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door upright cooler - Chicken 48F less than 4 hrs. Advised operator to ice for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line heavily soiled and not in use.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Stored food not covered. Cut melon stored in upright cooler un covered. Pork roast cooling in deep freezer un covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door upright cooler - butter 59, sliced cheese 50F per operator less than 4 hrs. Upright glass-slide door cooler -Raw chicken 51/51/54, goat 55, Ox tail 51, curry goat 51, beans 46F per operator less than 4 hrs. Advised operator to rapidly cool all TCS items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top hot holds - chicken 88/89F, cooked plantains 87F, cooked rice and beans 117F per operator less than 1 hr. Advised operator to reheat all to 165F and then hold at or above 135F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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. Line 4 door upright cooler Ambient temperature above 50F
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in 4 door upright cooler.
Basic/14-69-4

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.