Bubba Gump Srimp Co.
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
78
Score
Bubba Gump Srimp Co. appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “stored food not covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Bubba Gump Srimp Co.'s 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor raised in walk in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cutting board at make table. Manager placed cloth into sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken stored in upright cooler near cook line not covered. Breaded shrimp stored in upright freezer not covered. Manager had employee cover food items with food tray liner and lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in freezer floors with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs thawing in upright cooler not covered. Cheese sauce stored in walk in cooler and smoked butter cooling not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
90
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink over 500 ppm. Chef corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at bar.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary solution over 500 ppm. Chef corrected solution to 200 ppm.
16-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
14-69-4
61
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer is in process of being repaired, no food stored in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Bar tender wearing long false/painted fingernails while preparing a drink for guest with out gloves on.
13-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food (2 cracker and cheese packs) stored in reach in cooler near butter and ranch sauce.
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Air gap at bottom right corner of kitchen back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging from oven door on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Portioned Bowls of ice cream in upright freezer, lettuce, stuffed shrimp and sliced cheesecake stored in reach in coolers uncovered. Chef covered all items with lids or Saran Wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored under knife next to cutting board at make table on cook line.
21-09-4
70
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-04-5
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. ROP salmon thawed on cook line in sealed bag with no label. Chef corrected by adding a label and opening bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in ware washing area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tile near drain in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in beer batter seasoned flour. Chef removed scoop and sent to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. New door is on order per Chef Jose Valdez. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn on cob stored in walk in freezer not covered. Chef covered corn with lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubba Gump Srimp Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubba Gump Srimp Co. on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubba Gump Srimp Co.?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bubba Gump Srimp Co..
How does Bubba Gump Srimp Co. compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Bubba Gump Srimp Co. most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Bubba Gump Srimp Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubba Gump Srimp Co. have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bubba Gump Srimp Co. 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 Bubba Gump Srimp Co. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubba Gump Srimp Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.
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