EMPANOLA
4618 OPA LOCKA LN UNIT B, Destin FL 32541
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in women's restroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Ceiling tile missing in women's restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- raw chicken 55F (9:59-10:50). Employee placed chicken in upright cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at front food contact surface in front of Ninja machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- raw chicken 55F (9:59-10:50) in prep sink with no cold running water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Will address on time extended call back in 60 days.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter and in kitchen.
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. Will address on time extended callback in 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter or in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink stored on prep table at expo next to silverware and napkins.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on prep table at expo next to rolled silverware and napkins.
Stored food not covered. Sprinkle dipped banana stored in glass reach in freezer uncovered.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and shell eggs stored on shelf above lettuce in reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.