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Caribbean Reggae Grille

14071 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste D, Destin, FL 32541
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Caribbean Reggae Grille, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Destin restaurant scores 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 4 door upright reach in cooler - Shredded lettuce 54F Per chef less than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Line hand-wash sinks blocked by cooking pots and waste bins. Sinks cleared during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand-wash sink . Soap stocked during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup - line upright 4 door reach in cooler .
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in standing soiled water at mop sink . No active cleaning underway.
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door off service seating / office area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door metal upright- Curry Chicken 52F per cook less than 4 hrs. Chicken moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear dining room door
35B-01-4
82
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door upright cooler - Chicken 48F less than 4 hrs. Advised operator to ice for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
86
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line heavily soiled and not in use.
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut melon stored in upright cooler un covered. Pork roast cooling in deep freezer un covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door upright cooler - butter 59, sliced cheese 50F per operator less than 4 hrs. Upright glass-slide door cooler -Raw chicken 51/51/54, goat 55, Ox tail 51, curry goat 51, beans 46F per operator less than 4 hrs. Advised operator to rapidly cool all TCS items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top hot holds - chicken 88/89F, cooked plantains 87F, cooked rice and beans 117F per operator less than 1 hr. Advised operator to reheat all to 165F and then hold at or above 135F **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Line 4 door upright cooler Ambient temperature above 50F **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in 4 door upright cooler.
14-69-4
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Reggae Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Reggae Grille on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Reggae Grille?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Reggae Grille.

How does Caribbean Reggae Grille compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Caribbean Reggae Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Caribbean Reggae Grille's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Reggae 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 Caribbean Reggae Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Reggae Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.

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