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CJS HARBOR HANGOUT

385 HARBOR BLVD UNIT #1, Destin FL 32541 · 850.259.7497

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603938
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top make bar Sliced deli Turkey 62F less than 1 hr. Moved to secondary cooler for rapid cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2020038717Jul 23, 2020Oct 6, 2020$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface stained. Sandwich make bar cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen two door upright
Basic/29-49-6
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 x 3 attempts Corrected to 50 ppm chlorine during the inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 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 ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Prior license 5603938 File number 362859 in place Reference: 509.241(1)(2) FS: (1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation. Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area and pizza oven added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotelsrestaurants/ licensing/plan-review/. Reference: 61C-1.002(5)(c)(1) FAC: (1) The operator of each public food service establishment to be newly constructed, remodeled, converted, or reopened after being out of business more than 12 months shall submit properly prepared facility plans and specifications to the division for review and approval in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 509, F.S. and Rule Chapters 61C-1 and 61C-4, F.A.C. Such plans must be approved by the division as meeting the sanitation and safety requirements provided in law prior to scheduling of an opening inspection and licensing. For remodeling, plan review submittal is not required if the division can otherwise determine that the intended remodeling will not have an impact on any sanitation and safety requirements provided in law or rule. Plan review is not required for applications for change of ownership when no interruption in operation or no change to the establishment occurs. Plan reviews for additional theme park units are not required if such units have been previously reviewed and approved and have no modifications from the originally approved model. Priority: Intermediate Signature of Recipient Walter Jones Owner / Operator 385 Harbor Blvd. Unit 1 Destin, FL 32541 850 259-
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top make bar Sliced deli Turkey 62F less than 1 hr. Moved to secondary cooler for rapid cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Front counter espresso machine drain into hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
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

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.