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UNCLE BUCK'S FISHBOWL AND GRILL

4251 LEGENDARY DRIVE, Destin FL 32541 · 850-269-6200

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats389
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603981
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket- sink and surface 1130 ppm. Employee corrected solution to 700 ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sani bucket- sink and surface 1130 ppm.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and on sliding doors and track.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license 6-1-2025.
Basic/50-09-4
Dec 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 30, 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and sliding doors.
Basic/22-20-5
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Walk in cooler Floor has standing water near entry door on interior.
Basic/36-22-4
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent near ice machine soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on soiled flour bin lid. Employee removed and cleaned scoop and lid.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bag of pot and pan detergent stored in hand wash sink in ware wash area. Manager removed bag from sink and placed on chemical shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of pot and pan detergent stored in hand wash sink in ware wash area. Manager removed bag from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken tenders stored in walk in freezer uncovered. Manager placed lid back on chicken.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in dry storage area and in wait station.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation

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.