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KENNY D'S

2964 SCENIC GULF DRIVE, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850.650.0755

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602092
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Shucked oysters 45F (12:00-6:15).
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold-Glass upright- shucked oysters 47F (7:00- 3:45).
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold-Glass upright- shucked oysters 47F (7:00- 3:45). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In wait station.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station. Manager stocked paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Non-pitting surface rust on interior of small ice machine.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Repeat Violation
6 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured and stored in walk way near dry storage outside.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 2 clean cutting boards stored on floor in ware wash location.
Basic/24-26-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door threshold in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. Floors sink down when walked on.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- sausage 51F (3:00-3:45) at room temp in bucket of standing water. Employee placed sausage in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 bin of sugar.
Basic/10-01-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Basic/25-11-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in handwashing sink in wait station.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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/. Manager arrived on site during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust stains on interior of ice chute ins ice machine.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling ceiling in kitchen on cook line. Ceiling tile in men's restroom is in disrepair with multiple holes.
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler threshold in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Whole banister of lighting out/not working on cook/ prep line.
Basic/38-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler located outside.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler located outside.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink with straw stored in upright cooler in wait station.
Basic/12B-13-4
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off at 3 compartment sink. Water drains directly in a bucket placed on floor.
Basic/29-05-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor drain in men's restroom in disrepair. Drain is raised above floor and has broken/cracked flooring around drain cover.
Basic/29-08-4
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Shucked oysters 45F (12:00-6:15).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- shucked oysters 45F, grouper 45F ( 12:00-6:15). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags were marked prior to being sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Cook line- 5 trays shucked oysters 40F.
Intermediate/01C-04-4/Warning
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under tea dispenser in wait station.
Basic/21-05-5
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Basic/25-11-5/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Raw Grouper stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Case of corn on cob stored on floor in refrigerated/ Frozen semi truck on lot holding walk in freezer food. No corrective action taken during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing at hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of large ice machine in ware washing area.
Basic/36-22-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-11-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. No corrective action taken at time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in wait station at upright glass reach in cooler. No corrective action taken at time of inspection.
Basic/05-09-4
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags naked prior to last oyster being served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
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/. Manager arrived at establishment during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on chute lip.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling paint on ceiling in ware wash area and near cook line.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents rusted in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor is disrepair.
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.
Basic/01C-11-4
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Basic/25-11-5/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep table and under flat top above drawers on cook line.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in wait station used as a dump sink with evidence of ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in corn meal and flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Clean linens stored in improper location. Bags of clean linens stored on ground near walk way outside that is open to the elements.
Basic/21-16-4
Food stored on floor. Turkey stored on floor in outdoor walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle on cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near Breader station in disrepair. Right faucet handle does not dispense water.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Basic/25-11-5
Stored food not covered. Okra stored in deep freezer not covered. Employee covered okra with lid.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 28, 2023Inspection 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation

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.