Blue Dunes Grille

9011 Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32550

American

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Blue Dunes Grille, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Blue Dunes Grille is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk in cooler- ROP mahi 37F thawed inside packaging.

01B-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in sink with running water at bar.

31A-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler- ROP mahi 37F. See stop sale.

06-09-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water between wait station table and ice machine toward the wall.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Spring rolls stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor in dry storage outer area.

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken, shrimp and breaded pickles stored in upright freezer un covered. Cooke placed a lid on food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Dunes Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Dunes Grille on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Dunes Grille?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Dunes Grille.

How does Blue Dunes Grille compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Blue Dunes Grille most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Blue Dunes Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Dunes Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Dunes Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Blue Dunes Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Dunes Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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