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FUDPUCKER'S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL

20001 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32541 · 850.654.4200

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats496
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5601956
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 125F ( 11:00-3:00 ). Manager discarded rice immediately.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dimethyl sanitizer solution 0 ppm.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in 4 different areas of coolers. Manager removed all employee food during inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. In produce walk in coolers not covered case of ranch and case of shell eggs stored on floor. Manager placed food items on shelf during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Main ice machine has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the chute.
Basic/22-20-5
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in ware washing area above right side drain boards.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Vacuumed sealed red fish thawed inside bag 64F.
High priority/01B-03-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Redfish 64F see stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Feb 13, 2025Inspection 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber stored in sink in ware washing area. Chef removed scrubber from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls stored in sugar and panko. Chef removed bowls from food.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 125F ( 11:00-3:00 ). Manager discarded rice immediately.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. Manager stocked paper towels in dispencer.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board stored on floor between uses next to floor dough mixer.
Basic/10-14-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water out side of produce walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Outdoor bar and second floor inside bar both have dirty soda gun. Manager had bar tender clean during the inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs. Stored on oven handle. Employee removed tongs from oven.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station. Manager printed sign and hung above sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in ware washing area in disrepair. Manager stated work order has been placed for repairs.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under food trays at breading station. Employee removed cloths from prep table.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door # 4 is in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in Walk in freezer # 1 and 3.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Server used same cup to scoop ice served to a guest.
Basic/10-01-5

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.