Crackings

979 Hwy 98 E Ste 4, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Crackings 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Destin restaurant scores 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 10, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen 1 Make Bar - pico 49/51, shredded cheese 51/55, liquid eggs 56, sausage 49, ham 50F Per operator less than 4 hrs. Operator advised to take steps to rapidly cool TCS products to at or below 41F **Warning**

03A-02-5

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. Kitchen 1 Make bar

14-74-7

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind condenser **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at condenser

14-69-4

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen 1 make bar - corn salsa 46, shredded cheese 48, cut cherry tomatoes 46, sausage 52, lump crab 44F Per operator less than 4 hrs. Operator advised to ice TCS food for rapid cooling. Raw panned bacon located on speed rack at cook line 67/67/67F less than 4 hrs. Bacon placed in walk in freezer for rapid cooling during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces stained. Make line cutting boards

22-02-4

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. Kitchen 1 make bar not maintaining TCS food at or below 41F

14-74-7

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen 1 make bar cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling- baked chicken 76F ( 10:00-11:30 ). Employee placed chicken in walk in cooler to reduce temperature. Recheck- 64F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 holes in ceiling tiles in wait station. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of soda syrup.

36-22-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing near utility sink area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crackings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crackings on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crackings?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crackings.

How does Crackings compare to other restaurants in Destin?

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

Has Crackings' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crackings 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 Crackings inspected?

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

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