Cafe Destin

985 Us Hwy 98 E Ste A, Destin, FL 32541

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Destin has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

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

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Kitchen and Ware wash areas. No back up observed at time of the inspection Employee. Staff ensuring no floor drain back up and / or standing water on floors. Repairs started during the inspection Employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-19-4

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine Empty sanitizer Changed during the inspection Chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with splitter Hose attached to splitter down stream fitting.

29-34-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line chest freezer Open Raw cutlets over ice cream and fries.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front espresso bar hand wash sink used to wash cups. Cups and soap brush removed Discussion conducted with operator reference proper use of hand wash sinks- Hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/22 License renewal completed during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by roller storage cart and upright storage shelving. Cart relocated and shelving removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Destin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Destin on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Destin?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Destin.

How does Cafe Destin compare to other restaurants in Destin?

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

Has Cafe Destin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Destin have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Destin 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 Cafe Destin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Destin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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