JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE
76 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 850.460.7700
Last inspected Feb 28, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in bar area. Approximately 3-4 small flying insects observed at bar in proximity of floor drain. Bar opened during the inspection and area cleaned. Upon re-inspection 2 small flying insects observed in same area. D6DM notified
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Walk in cooler - One ROP bag of chicken gravy and one ROP bag of turkey gravy. Bags vacuum sealed and not marked with any information. Contents identified by kitchen staff.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook Chill with ROP of TCS foods observed during the inspection. No State of Florida DBPR approved HACCP plan for Cook - Chill ROP in place. Per staff - Cook - Chill ROP food cold held greater than 48 hrs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ROP chicken and turkey gravy See stop sale
Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler #2 Beer Cooler
Floors in disrepair. Preparation and ware wash area flooring in disrepair. Open seams between floor covering panels.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Walk in cooler - One ROP bag of chicken gravy and one ROP bag of turkey gravy. Bags vacuum sealed and not marked with any information. Contents identified by kitchen staff.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 130215 / 130233 ( 4/11/23 )
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup observed in walk-in freezer.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired 130215 / 130233 - 4/11/23
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor in disrepair. Ware wash / prep line floor
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 130215 / 130233 4/11/23
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water pooled under upstairs ice machine and dripping from downstairs preparation kitchen ceiling. At time of the inspection leak contained in bucket.
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors in disrepair. Preparation area and ware wash floors - Large cracks observed.
Water pooled under upstairs ice machine and dripping from downstairs preparation kitchen ceiling. At time of the inspection leak contained in bucket.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tiles missing above Keg / Beer walk in cooler and front kitchen door.
Floor in disrepair. Ware wash area / Prep area Large open cracks in floor observed.
Water leaking from ceiling bar sink drain pipes. Leaks observed adjacent to and behind downstairs bar. Bar closed for the season. Per Manager- Work orders in place for repairs. No food / food contact surfaces involved.
Flammables stored in bottom kitchen next to ice machine. Gas powered pressure washer.. For reporting purposes only.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Egg roll mix cooling over night 45/46/46F Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator Confirmation with Manager Discussion conducted with preparation cook to determine process
Live, small flying insects in bar area. Approximately 3-4 small flying insects observed at bar in proximity of floor drain. Bar opened during the inspection and area cleaned. Upon re-inspection 2 small flying insects observed in same area. D6DM notified
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Egg roll mix cooling over night 45/46/46F Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator Confirmation with Manager Confirmed process with preparation cook
Ceiling tiles missing above Beer Cooler door.
Floor in disrepair. Preparation kitchen and ware wash floor. Large cracks in floor seams
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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