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LA PAZ

950 GULF SHORE DR, Destin FL 32541 · (850)837-2247

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats228
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5601436
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Cook- Cool rice ( Overnight ) 46/47F
High priority/03D-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 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 Cook- Cool rice ( Overnight ) 46/47F
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Cook- Cool rice ( Overnight ) 46/47F
High priority/01B-02-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind triple sink
Basic/36-24-5
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon inspection dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm x 3 attempts.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Second preparation line at dry storage area. Tile cove molding missing at floor wall junction.
Basic/36-03-4
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above ware-wash drying rack
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above triple sink
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at bar adjacent to kitchen.
Basic/29-17-4

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.