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O'QUIGLEY'S SEAFOOD STEAMER & OYSTER SPORTS BAR

34940 EMERALD COAST PARKWAY #101, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-1015

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats250
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603614
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018044069Aug 16, 2018Sep 28, 2018$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Walk in cooler- grouper 40F.
High priority/01B-40-1
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in sink next to 3 compartment sink. FOH manager removed debris from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in bin of flour stored on prep table near meat slicer. Chef removed bowl from flour and placed bowl at ware wash station.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- observed grouper in sealed reduced oxygen bag 40F.
Basic/06-09-2
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Small amount of Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on walls and on metal near chute.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- Cooked pulled pork 54F ( held overnight per chef ) see stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Cooked pulled pork 54F ( held overnight per chef ).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High priority/03A-02-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under beef steak in cold holding drawer on cook line.
Basic/21-05-5
Aug 22, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Establishment is in process of repairing/cleaning ice buildup up.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler near walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in multiple locations.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cook line above cold hold drawers under cook top.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of black build up on interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Breaded raw cut chicken stored on tray in walk in freezer uncovered. Chef covered chicken with parchment paper.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under muscles and clams in upright cooler and under tub oysters and raw chicken in reach in cooler at breading station. Manager asked employee to remove cloths from under food items in coolers.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vape stored at expo on food contact surface next to To go containers. Employee removed vape from expo area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Employee covered chicken.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black trash bag lining Breader station make table.
High priority/14-31-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer. Manager stated work order has been place to repair freezer icing up.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. Manager place thermometer in units.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Net bagged crab legs stored in walk in freezer uncovered. Manager placed lid over crab legs.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet soiled cloths stored in walk in cooler shelves near oysters.
Basic/21-09-4

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.