WINGATE INN
117 PALMS ST, Destin FL 32541 · 850.654.4678
Last inspected Jul 23, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea pitchers are soiled with build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buffet food lid stored on hand wash sink in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Provided establishment with health reporting form.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Venice Jenning hired November 2023 no training certificate.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dry soiled cloth stored under oven on food contact shelf.
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.