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JOHNNY O'QUIGLEY'S ALE HOUSE & MARINA

172 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 850-650-1200

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats295
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604020
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar - cooked pasta 44/45, shucked oysters 45/45, spinach dip 44/45F ( per staff less than 4 hrs. ) Items moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026001482Dec 18, 2025Mar 2, 2026$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Shrimp offerings identified on menu as Gulf Shrimp. To include - Appetizers : Shrimp Ceviche Gulf shrimp Seafood : New Orleans Cajun Shrimp Blackened Gulf Shrimp Soups and Salads : Award winning Seafood Gumbo Gulf Shrimp Shrimp used for the above offerings identified by kitchen staff. As follows - Asian Gold uncooked shrimp 71/90 Product of India farm raised. 21/25 Network's American Chef Shrimp farm raised product of India Preference Brand 21/25 Farm raised product of Peru
Intermediate/52-01-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Upon callback Domestic Gulf Shrimp on order from Fortune Fish and Gourmet . Ordered on 12/18/25 for delivery 12/19/25 Order received during the callback Shrimp product of USA / Port Eads Fresh Frozen Shrimp Beaumont TX . Confirmed during callback. Admin Complaint
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Walk in cooler speed rack - fully thawed ROP / vacuum packed Oyster Bay grouper and Tidal Zone Mahi Mahi Line low boy cooler - fully thawed ROP / Vacuum packed Oyster Bay Grouper and Costal Seafood Red fish.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar - cooked pasta 44/45, shucked oysters 45/45, spinach dip 44/45F ( per staff less than 4 hrs. ) Items moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Shrimp offerings identified on menu as Gulf Shrimp. To include - Appetizers : Shrimp Ceviche Gulf shrimp Seafood : New Orleans Cajun Shrimp Blackened Gulf Shrimp Soups and Salads : Award winning Seafood Gumbo Gulf Shrimp Shrimp used for the above offerings identified by kitchen staff. As follows - Asian Gold uncooked shrimp 71/90 Product of India farm raised. 21/25 Network's American Chef Shrimp farm raised product of India Preference Brand 21/25 Farm raised product of Peru
Intermediate/52-01-4/Admin Complaint
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags undated
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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. Walk in cooler speed rack - fully thawed ROP / vacuum packed Oyster Bay grouper and Tidal Zone Mahi Mahi Line low boy cooler - fully thawed ROP / Vacuum packed Oyster Bay Grouper and Costal Seafood Red fish.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Ice buildup ( condenser Iced over ) in reach-in cooler - line make bar. Right side make bar.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop Sink
High priority/29-34-4

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.