Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant

202 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 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.

Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Destin average of 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo located in walk in freezer Contained in large pot Cooling overnight 56/61F See stop sale Cook - Cool food safety industry bulletin provided to operator. Prob thermometer calibrated during the inspection

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo located in walk in freezer Contained in large pot Cooling overnight 56/61F Cook - Cool food safety industry bulletin provided to operator. Prob thermometer calibrated during the inspection

01B-02-5

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled. Dishwasher top cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line scoops Standing water 83F Scoops removed during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Preparation room walk in cooler / freezer floors.

36-73-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Line upright Chicken tenders over beef patties Chicken moved below beef during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Preparation Room

36-11-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dishwasher relocated Dishwasher moved outside of the the kitchen to side area not fully enclosed. (Triple sink still located in the kitchen) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Plan review submitted and received 10/16/22 No ware washing observed in un enclosed area at time of the callback inspection. Advised operator ware washing required to be conducted in enclosed area protected from possible contamination. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant 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 Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dewey Destin's Harborside Seafood Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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