Dippin Dots

11275 Emerald Coast Pkwy #1, Destin, FL 32550

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dippin Dots has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of cough medicine stored on back of toilet in employee restroom.

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by 3 compartment sink blocked with chairs.

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with soiled water.

42-01-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in employee bathroom has large water like stain.

36-32-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cup and sanitizer bucket on food contact surface at front counter. Cloth on 3 compartment drain board to the right under a spoon.

21-05-5

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

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deep freezer in back kitchen has exposed insulation on lid on the right side. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach, window cleaner and several other chemicals stored on a food contact surface near caramel king warmer near hand wash sink.

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds prior to engaging in food prep.

12A-17-4

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

50-17-2

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to deep freezer in back storage area broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior back room exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.

50-01-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks in reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Freezer storage area in back room has up unsealed floors.

36-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing multiple brackets during food preparation.

13-07-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Door from front line that leads to back room in disrepair.

36-60-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dippin Dots last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dippin Dots on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dippin Dots?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dippin Dots.

How does Dippin Dots compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Dippin Dots most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Dippin Dots' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dippin Dots have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dippin Dots means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dippin Dots inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dippin Dots is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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