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DEWEY DESTIN'S HARBORSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

202 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 850.837.7525

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603747
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 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. Fry station at cook line - Shrimp 48F corrected to 40F, scallops 57F corrected to 38F Items iced for rapid cooling during the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 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. Chlorine 0 ppm x3 attempts / corrected during the inspection to 100 ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station at cook line - Shrimp 48F corrected to 40F, scallops 57F corrected to 38F Items iced for rapid cooling during the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo located in walk in freezer Contained in large pot Cooling overnight 56/61F See stop sale Cook - Cool food safety industry bulletin provided to operator. Prob thermometer calibrated during the inspection
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo located in walk in freezer Contained in large pot Cooling overnight 56/61F Cook - Cool food safety industry bulletin provided to operator. Prob thermometer calibrated during the inspection
High priority/01B-02-5
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 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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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled. Dishwasher top cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Preparation room walk in cooler / freezer floors.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line scoops Standing water 83F Scoops removed during the inspection
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.