OCEAN CLUB
8955 W HWY 98, Destin FL 32550 · (850)267-3666
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021046942 | Oct 5, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | $400 |
| 6--2021035548 | Jul 27, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $400 |
| 6--2018009222 | Feb 12, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean linens stored on floor. Bag of linens stored on floor in storage room and room in front of walk in freezer.
Cutting board at salad station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door frozen shut. Inspector unable to open. Chef was able to open.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at salad station. Cook removed cloth.
Walk-in cooler interior door with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine dish machine- no test strips provided. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen and in wait station near beer cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in panko.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under multiple areas in kitchen under dishes and pans on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Box of fish food stored in reach in freezer in dessert / salad area of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Case of pork/beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door will not shut all the way due to ice build up.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units including walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cup lids and case of food containers stored on floor in dry storage area near walk in freezer.
Walk-in freezer floor with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under bowl and under make bar lid at breader station.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handles between uses.
Small amount Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the corners.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
Uncooked bread stored on speed wrack near expo not covered.
Walk-in cooler interior door with rust that has pitted the surface. Manager stated door is on order.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Sink filled with ice.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing over ware washing station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under coffer pitchers in wait station and under a plate on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 back packs/purse/bags stored on top of soda syrup boxes at entry to kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not self closing and doesn't stay shut.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in old walk in freezer converted to walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Veal shank, chicken and grouper stored in walk in freezer on floor.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Multiple In-use tongs stored on oven door handles between uses.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in wait station near hand wash sink. Dry soiled cloths in multiple areas of kitchen and hanging from employee aprons.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs stored on floor in back kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at salad station.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation on inside of door.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer doors with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in cook kitchen.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under tub of butter at expo station.
Cove molding tiles at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in hallway leading to back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Rust on walls in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door not self closing. Walk in cooler exterior walls in disrepair where they join in the corner near the floor.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall in hallway leading to back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has ice built up and can not close properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door on cook line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on outer and interior walk in cooler door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors not sealed around drain near steam table on cook line.
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.