HOOTERS OF DESTIN
15015 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32541
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · 10 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
JUN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold equipment unplugged. Cold hold breader station- raw chicken breast 66F, raw shrimp 64F, raw chicken strips 58F, raw chicken wings 47F ( all 9:30-3:00).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022003739 | Jan 12, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $200 |
| 6--2021045910 | Sep 24, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 6--2021056985 | Dec 6, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up raw chicken, breaded the chicken placed chicken in fryer, changed gloves and dis not wash hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on food contact shelf under steam well table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food cart stored in prep kitchen soiled.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Employee cooked diced chicken on flattop grill and did not use a thermometer to check temperature. Inspector asked employee if she had a thermometer she staid no. Inspector checked temperature of chicken 198F.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls stored in seasoning in dry storage. Manager removed and discarded bowls.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on low boy under flat to Grill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed through out kitchen, prep area,storage area, ware washing area and in walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on cook line, under and behind cooking equipment, walk in cooler/Freezer, prep kitchen, near bar expo and ware washing area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in back walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under flat top soiled with grease and liquid. Fryers have heavy grease build up. Heavy grease build up on back of cooking equipment on cook line. Mop sink build up of soil. Walk in freezer door gasket black mold like build up. Multiple trash cans heavily soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs stored in walk in freezer on shelf not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dry storage behind soda boxes, in ware washing area under, behind and to the sides of dish machine, sides of walk in freezer, breaded station near hand wash sink and in kitchen entry near soda dispenser.
Water draining onto floor surface under dump sink near wait station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at dump sink near wait station.
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles in prep kitchen across from ice machine has standing water seeping thru tile/grout from under floor. Management stated they had a plumber come out and look at floor, they could not locate cause of leak. They then called hydro scout, they came out today and located source and marked off floor. The plumber will be back out today to tear up floor and try to repair leak source. Establishment was informed by inspector that if the plumber turns off the water to make repairs they must close operation during process. They cannot open and operate without water.
Objectionable odors in prep kitchen near ice machine and wet floor in the establishment.
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl/Cup stored inside hooters seasoning and garlic habanero seasoning in dry storage.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in ware wash area behind ice machine and behind equipment on cook line.
Floor tiles in prep kitchen across from ice machine has standing water seeping thru tile/grout from under floor. Management stated they had a plumber come out and look at floor, they could not locate cause of leak. They then called hydro scout, they came out today and located source and marked off floor. The plumber will be back out today to tear up floor and try to repair leak source. Establishment was informed by inspector that if the plumber turns off the water to make repairs they must close operation during process. They cannot open and operate without water.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored flour in dry storage.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Objectionable odors in prep kitchen near ice machine and wet floor in the establishment.
Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
Stored food not covered. Bin of Sugar stored on shelf in dry storage near employee break table not covered.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold equipment unplugged. Cold hold breader station- raw chicken breast 66F, raw shrimp 64F, raw chicken strips 58F, raw chicken wings 47F ( all 9:30-3:00).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold equipment unplugged. Cold hold breader station- raw chicken breast 66F, raw shrimp 64F, raw chicken strips 58F, raw chicken wings 47F ( all 9:30-3:00). See stop sale.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in warehouse washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents rusted in kitchen and warehouse washing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to food to be served to public.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing near beer walk in cooler. Sink soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior and exterior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dining room heavily soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build of of grease and food debris behind cooking equipment.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood vents heavily soiled with grease build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour near breading station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outer flour bin heavily soiled.
Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Heavy build up between drink dispensers nozzles at wait station.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cutting board at make bar.
Stored food not covered. Hots dogs and mozzarella sticks stored in upright cooler near ware washing uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler and freezer walls and doors soiled. Walls behind equipment soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on food prep table next to tea urn.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, under equipments and sides.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind equipment.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled under equipment.
Jan 19, 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 area(s) covered with standing water on side of walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 9, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up on interior of ice machine at the top.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near fryers and ware washing area. Vents rusted.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler floors are in disrepair. Floor shifts when walked on.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up under equipment on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in wait area near hand wash sink and in fryer area near hand wash sink on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from water cut off handle under ware washing table near pipe at drain.
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.