Brian's Boardwalk Grill

104 Harbor Blvd Apt C, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Brian's Boardwalk Grill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Front hot hold table bottom shelves with heavy rust buildup” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Destin restaurant scores 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Floor under and around fry station

36-73-4

Basic - Front hot hold table bottom shelves with heavy rust buildup.

14-17-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen Florescent Lighting

38-07-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Provided establishment with health reporting requirements.

11-04-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. Deep freezer lid and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on food contact table next to to go containers and hot holding equipment.

22-31-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Deep freezer lid has rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on cook line under equipment and next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade Home Depot and lowes buckets used for storage.

14-15-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On chest freezer: blanched fries 76F, per operator less than 1 hour. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form, fries marked for time during inspection.

03A-02-5

Basic - Grease build up under cookline equipment.

36-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cook line low reach in. Soiled. Drying mats in dish room soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps in wooden windows.

35B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris at bottom of tall reach in cooler. Food debris built up along sides of make table.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer cooler near ice machine.

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brian's Boardwalk Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brian's Boardwalk Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brian's Boardwalk Grill?

Across the inspection record, “front hot hold table bottom shelves with heavy rust buildup” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brian's Boardwalk Grill.

How does Brian's Boardwalk Grill compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Brian's Boardwalk Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Brian's Boardwalk Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brian's Boardwalk Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brian's Boardwalk Grill 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 Brian's Boardwalk Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brian's Boardwalk Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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