MCDONALD'S 24468
12830 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32550 · 850-269-2081
Last inspected Jul 30, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024
4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021003336 | Jan 22, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea/coffee filter tray stored in sink by ice machine. Employee removed filter tray from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in drive thru area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6-1-25 posted in office.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Objectionable odors in front dining / playground areas of the establishment.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
Objectionable odors in front dining / playground areas of the establishment.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard stored on top of reach in cooler drawers and under drain pans.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch/ bracelet while preparing food.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of concentrated soda boxes in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door at bottom has ice build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and ketchup bags stored on floor next to washing machine in hall.
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.