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SHRIMP BASKET

711 US 98, Destin FL 32541 · 850-502-2280

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5601307
Grade history
NOV 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line right side upright- Grouper 53, flounder 49, shrimp 47F / line make bar - sausage 63, sliced cheese 71, shredded cheese 63, romaine 54F ( less than 4 hrs. Temperature logs in place )
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line right side upright- Grouper 53, flounder 49, shrimp 47F / line make bar - sausage 63, sliced cheese 71, shredded cheese 63, romaine 54F ( less than 4 hrs. Temperature logs in place )
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Upon callback Right side upright cooler - Grouper 43, Flounder 31F thawing, shrimp 42F Line make bar - Sausage 50, sliced cheese 56, shredded cheese 52, romaine 52F ( Less than 4 hrs. ) TCS food iced for rapid cooling during the callback inspection. Time Extended
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line right side upright- Grouper 53, flounder 49, shrimp 47F / line make bar - sausage 63, sliced cheese 71, shredded cheese 63, romaine 54F ( less than 4 hrs. Temperature logs in place )
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap and paper towels provided at cook line hand wash sink. Restocked during the inspection by manager
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling showing damage and in disrepair with missing ceiling tiles. Middle of front seating area and side seating area adjacent to bar.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front station/ Expo make-bar Diced tomatoes 60, shredded cheese 58, salad mix 57F Cook line low boy - beef patties 51, shrimp 56/56, catfish 56, Red fish 57, chicken 50, sausage 61F Temperature logs in place / per staff approximately 2hrs All above food relocated to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make line low boy cold drawers and wait station make bar.
Basic/14-74-7
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed- One dead roach on floor adjacent to rear door and walk in freezer. One dead roach on floor under chemical storage rack. Dead roaches removed during the inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ice buildup in walk- in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 8, 2024Inspection 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear storage area door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Rear storage are adjacent to electrical boxes. Discussion conducted with management and staff reference danger of standing water in proximity of electrical boxes. Standing water removed by staff during the inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line salad make bar - shredded cheese 56, shredded lettuce 60, sliced cheese 59, diced tomatoes 61, sliced tomatoes 58, fries 54F ( per manager less than 4 hrs. Temps checked at noon ) Items moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Oyster Specific Consumer Advisory provided to operator and posted.
Intermediate/02A-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Line salad make bar
Basic/14-74-7
Cook line hand wash sink hot water handle in disrepair.
Basic/29-08-4

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.