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MCDONALD'S 24468

12830 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32550 · 850-269-2081

Last inspected Jul 30, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7601783
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2021003336Jan 22, 2021Feb 23, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea/coffee filter tray stored in sink by ice machine. Employee removed filter tray from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in drive thru area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6-1-25 posted in office.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Objectionable odors in front dining / playground areas of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · At time of the callback Objectionable odors still detected in front dining / playground areas of the establishment. Area closed to public Time Extended
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm X 3 attempts
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Objectionable odors in front dining / playground areas of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5
Dec 10, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard stored on top of reach in cooler drawers and under drain pans.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food contact surface at expo station.
Basic/40-06-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 4 mop heads stored on floor and not hung to dry near dry storage area.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves on her phone, started preparing food did not change gloves or wash hands.
High priority/12A-09-4
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in front of 2nd drive thru window.
Basic/36-06-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch/ bracelet while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of concentrated soda boxes in dry storage area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door at bottom has ice build up.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and ketchup bags stored on floor next to washing machine in hall.
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.