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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK - DESTIN CHICK LLC

36150 EMERALD COAST PKWY #111, Destin FL 32541 · 850.866.8261

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603940
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 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

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Inspector had employee correct solution to 200 ppm during inspection.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm).
Intermediate/16-33-4
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Inspector provided quaternary test strips with color concentration chart to establishment.
Intermediate/16-36-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Toli Vuchev hired between 4 to 6 months ago and Donna Wagner hired 7 months ago (as stated by GM ) do not have proof of Required employee food safety training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near kitchen entry door. Inspector provided hand wash print out to establishment.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Lighting in walk in cooler is very dim. Small light near door, back light out.
Basic/38-04-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in pasta salad and broccoli salad on make bar. Manager removed bowls from food and discarded bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks and stored in yeti type cup stored on right side of make bar. Employee removed cup during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Very dim lighting in walk in cooler ( unable to read all boxes and labels easily ).
Basic/38-04-4
Jul 9, 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
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface under knife at make bar. Manager removed cloth from food contact surface.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with box and trash can. Employee removed items from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface over knife at right side of make bar. Cloth removed and placed in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor unsealed.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean and stored on food contact surface on make line.
Basic/21-09-4
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to kitchen entry. Sink blocked with broom and dust pan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink is set up for wash and sanitize. No rinse set up in 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler has unsealed concrete.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Walk in cooler Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee mopped up standing water from mop bucket spill..
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in hand wash sink in prep kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Food stored on floor. Case of salad dressing stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No rinse set up in 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of food containers and bowls stored on floor in hallway to office.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in bottom of mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4

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.