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KITCHEN AND CREAMERY

10562 EMERALD COAST PKWY #118, Destin FL 32550

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7601591
Grade history
OCT 23
DEC 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015022633May 21, 2015Jun 8, 2015$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was closed and under renovation. Establishment re opened in June 2025. During routine inspection observed New flooring and equipment was installed at from counter. Office was removed. Seating was changed from 26 to inside 31 and outside 28 a total of 59. Dish machine was relocated and 2 hand sinks were installed prior to submitting and being a proved thru Plan review.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Observed no new establishment plans submitted for remodel. Dish machine was added, 3 compartment sink relocated, a wall added , hand sinks moved, office removed and seating increased. Inspector spoke with Mr Harris in Plan review he stated no new plan has been submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Observed submitted and approved plan does not match establishment changes . Observed no drain boards for 3 compartment sink. Time Extended
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was closed and under renovation. Establishment re opened in June 2025. During routine inspection observed New flooring and equipment was installed at from counter. Office was removed. Seating was changed from 26 to inside 31 and outside 28 a total of 59. Dish machine was relocated and 2 hand sinks were installed prior to submitting and being a proved thru Plan review.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Observed no new establishment plans submitted for remodel. Dish machine was added, 3 compartment sink relocated, a wall added , hand sinks moved, office removed and seating increased. Inspector spoke with Mr Harris in Plan review he stated no new plan has been submitted. Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided health reporting compliance form to establishment.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Establishment unable to provide proof of health reporting compliance forms at time of inspection. Time Extended
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in front of dish machine is full of dish lids and other utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was closed and under renovation. Establishment re opened in June 2025. During routine inspection observed New flooring and equipment was installed at from counter. Office was removed. Seating was changed from 26 to inside 31 and outside 28 a total of 59. Dish machine was relocated and 2 hand sinks were installed prior to submitting and being a proved thru Plan review.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided health reporting compliance form to establishment.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks stored on floor near microwave not secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Inspector provided seating change form to establishment.
Basic/51-09-4
Food stored on floor. Opened case of pancake mix stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses in ware wash location by hand sink.
Basic/10-14-5
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items at dish machine.
Basic/16-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at both hand sinks in kitchen/ware wash location used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards at make tables are heavily soiled and not in use.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Make table bar stored in sink at front. Shop vac machine stored in sink near ware washing area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under barista utensils.
Basic/21-05-5
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth stored on front counter near barista machine.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in ware washing area blocked with mop bucket and trash bin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon, tongs and spatula stored in sink by microwave. Chemicals and a plastic lid stored on sink in ware washing area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's shared bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable at front counter.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build pup of ice on back wall under fan.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at make bar.
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Drink cups, and plastic endear stored in hall way on floor in front of restroom.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Pizza crust stored in upright freezer un covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on food contact table.
Basic/21-09-4
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing.
Intermediate/16-28-4
2 Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
6 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable at front counter.
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. Case of child stored on floor near make bar. 3 cans hot fudge stored on ground outside propping establishment door open.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of hot cup lids stored on floor at front counter.
Basic/25-05-4

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.