RED ONION
529 HARBOR BLVD STE 101, Destin FL 32541
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/25
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/25
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold - Shrimp Alfredo 120/121F less than 1 hr. ( reheat to 170F during the inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. 0 ppm / Corrected to 100 ppm Empty sanitizer changed out during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled. Soda machine nozzles Nozzles cleaned during the inspection
Per Operator - Water leaking from mop sink drain pipe. Mop sink water turned off at time of the inspection. Mop sink taken out of service
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit 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/. Dry storage room with restroom added.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit 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/. Dry storage room with restroom added.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit 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/. Dry storage room with restroom added.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side wall
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Restaurant unisex restroom out of service for repairs. No other restroom available. Restaurant voluntary closed. Service arrived during the inspection -repairs underway. Restroom repaired and operational during the inspection. Managers advised that a functioning restroom must be available when open and operating.
Floors soiled/with an accumulation of debris. Kitchen under and behind cooking equipment and shelving. Grease buildup observed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken located in walk in cooler Chicken relocated
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Line upright freezer Open package Chicken Tenders over fries
No soap and paper towels provided at kitchen handwash sink. Restocked during the inspection.
Floors soiled/ accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor under dishwasher and make line equipment. Grease and soil buildup observed.
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.