MOES ORIGINAL BAR B QUE
303 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-3600
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Faucet missing at plumbing fixture- Faucet broken off. Exterior hand wash sink at ice machine.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
Water leaking from drain pipes on both interior ware-wash hand wash sink and exterior ice machine hand wash sink.
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