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MOES ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

303 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-3600

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats99
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603974
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line hot box - smoked chicken 128/123, smoked brisket 121, smoked pork 124F ( less than 1 hr. ) Advised operator to re heat to 165F and hot hold at or above 135F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line hot box - smoked chicken 128/123, smoked brisket 121, smoked pork 124F ( less than 1 hr. ) Advised operator to re heat to 165F and hot hold at or above 135F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware-wash / kitchen hand wash sink blocked by table and knives Sink cleared during the inspection Discussion conducted with operator reference keeping hand wash sink fully accessible to employees at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Cold hold- upright glass cooler- - cooling- Ribs 88F (11:40-11:45) not covered. Operator covered ribs with tray.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing catfish 30F. No cold running water. Operator turned on water to thaw catfish at prep sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Faucet missing at plumbing fixture- Faucet broken off. Exterior hand wash sink at ice machine.
Basic/29-09-4
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luther Watkins ServSafe CFM 17595400
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Water leaking from drain pipes on both interior ware-wash hand wash sink and exterior ice machine hand wash sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.