GULF COAST BURGER CO
4348 LEGENDARY DRIVE SUITE B108, Destin FL 32541 · 850-582-3924
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 6-1-2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016028644 | Jun 6, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | $120 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 6-1-2026.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in treat prep kitchen blocked with employee sitting in chair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in bottom of hand wash sink at bar.
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.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar on back wall behind chute and at right bottom corner of ice chute and front top of ice chute in kitchen ice machine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface on drip mat under ice cream dispencers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Crate of milk stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cases of grouper stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at bar.
Stored food not covered. Raw Bulk ground beef sliced into portions in side packaging stored in container on shelf in walk in cooler not covered.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked sausage in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of paper towels stored on floor in front of hand wash sink in wait station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan stored in sink in wait station. Employee did not correct during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor in front of mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on floor in front of hand wash sink in wait station.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station. Sink blocked with a case of cup lids and caddy.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Containers stored stored in sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Hot hold- Macaroni and cheese 159F, chili 172F, marinara 161F, butter 156F. Multiple Plastic bowls stored in food. Employee removed bowls and replaced with ladles.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer chlorine solution 0 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer solution 0 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Kitchen supervisor unable to locate sanitizer test strips. Inspector provided test strips to establishment.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drain mats at tea dispensers and under shake dispensers. Employee removed cloth from under drain mat.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor ramp at door in disrepair.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between top of make bar pan and make bar lid.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Jul 10, 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
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Pastry kitchen floor soiled with candies.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use near bar area.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- chili 118F 11:00-12:15 (reheated to 176F).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in shake shack prep kitchen. Manager stocked paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold to walk in cooler. Manager states store will close for 2 days on Monday to repair floor.
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing at shake shack, sanitizer bucket stored inside sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked egg rounds 78F ( 1:00-1:30 ). Time stamp 1:00-5:00.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side of ice chute lip soiled on interior of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near shake hoppers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at transition strip to walk in cooler.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing in 3 compartment sink- shake mix 47F (12:30-1:30). Employee placed shake mix in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop from ice and sent to ware washing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.