Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling tile missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu identifies Gulf Shrimp as follows - Seafood Platters and Buckets Gulf Shrimp (1 LB ) Water Front Buckets Solo 1 LB Gulf Shrimp First Mate 1 LB Gulf Shrimp Family Feast 2 LB Gulf Shrimp Deluxe 1 LB Gulf Shrimp The Trio 1 LB Gulf Shrimp Nothing But Tails 1 LB Gulf Shrimp Harbor Party 2 LB Gulf Shrimp Lunch Specials Blackened Snapper - Blackened Gulf Shrimp No Domestic Gulf shrimp at establishment at time of the inspection. Kitchen staff identified Chef's Net Raw IQF EZ Peel Shrimp Direct Source Seafood LLC Bellevue , WA.98005 Farm Raised product of India as used for Gulf Shrimp. / other shrimp observed at time of the inspection - Red Shrimp Wild Caught Shrimp product of Argentina Eastern Fish Company LLC. / Asian Gems Farm Raised Popcorn Shrimp product of Ecuador / Bounty Bay Seafood LLC Aquaculture Harvested product of Ecuador . No invoice available to confirm Gulf Shrimp. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from triple sink drain pipe . Water contained in bucket at time of the inspection.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ware wash - dishwasher area . **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair. Down stairs prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
95
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom hallway door
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Ware-wash area and bottle hallway at door. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in bottom walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup observed.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor at cook line ice machine- in close proximity to electrical Box / feeds. Standing water removed during the inspection. Discussion conducted with manager's reference potential shock hazard.
36-22-4
82
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manifold temperature less than 180F , dish surface less than 160F / Chlorine 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Upon callback O ppm chlorine Max temperature per gage 140F Heat strip indicator showing less than 160 at dish surface. Operator advised to set up a sanitizer station at triple sink . D6DM notified **Time Extended**
22-56-4
90
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boys - grit cakes 44/45, crab cakes 46/50F less than 4 hrs. Items iced to facilitate rapid cooling during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manifold temperature less than 180F , dish surface less than 160F / Chlorine 0 ppm **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served and not maintained in chronological order.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna dip in walk in cooler Confirmed less than 7 days Advised operator to place accurate dat markings
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Trays of raw pre-shucked oysters do not have a proper label. Expo and cook line Oyster tags on hand - stop sale no required
01C-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above ware wash area and downstairs hall . **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
55
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Down stairs preparation area
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bottom preparation area .
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #1 ( Produce ) Condenser attachment in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Make line Removed during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front bar hand wash sink Sign posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer.
How does Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer 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 Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brotulas Seafood House and Steamer is inspected around three times per year on average.
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