Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick

36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy #111, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in pasta salad and broccoli salad on make bar. Manager removed bowls from food and discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks and stored in yeti type cup stored on right side of make bar. Employee removed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Very dim lighting in walk in cooler ( unable to read all boxes and labels easily ).

38-04-4

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under knife at make bar. Manager removed cloth from food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to kitchen entry. Sink blocked with broom and dust pan. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink is set up for wash and sanitize. No rinse set up in 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

16-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler has unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Walk in cooler Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee mopped up standing water from mop bucket spill.. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in hand wash sink in prep kitchen.

31A-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of food containers and bowls stored on floor in hallway to office.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in bottom of mop sink.

42-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of salad dressing stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - No rinse set up in 3 compartment sink.

16-16-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: License expired June 1, 2022. **Time Extended**

50-17-2

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of boxes stored in front of hand wash sink near upright freezer. Manager removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. 2 cloths stored on prep table in front of bread toaster, used in between tasks.

21-10-4

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

36-02-5

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Booth seat in disrepair. Tape used in repair.

36-51-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink.

29-18-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick.

How does Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick 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 Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Salad Chick - Destin Chick is inspected around two times per year on average.

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