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MERLIN'S PIZZA

1251 AIRPORT RD, Destin FL 32541

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5603172
Grade history
SEP 23
APR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Dish washer chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm upon multiple attempts. Final rinse water temperature at dish surface less than 160F. Operator set up a sanitizer station with metal pans deep and large enough to fully submerge all pans dishes and utensils. 200 ppm Quat. Operator made repairs during the inspection. Dishwasher -upon recheck after repairs Chlorine 100 ppm / 160F at dish surface.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made from approved plan Review. After 2014 triple sink removed and replaced with dishwasher. Submit updated 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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent located in rear preparation area close to dishwasher.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic sauce holder trays in walk-in cooler
Basic/23-03-4

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.