Dynasty Chinese Cuisine

12889 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32550

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dynasty Chinese Cuisine appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

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

35B-01-4

Basic - Water leaking from 3 compartment sink onto floor with bucket.

29-11-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in upright freezer.

14-05-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.

21-10-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily soiled and no no longer cleanable. Owner discarded cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in upright freezer.

14-05-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under wine in wait station, under plates at expo.

21-05-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Owner discarded cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

May 18, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 13 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line (empty) and in wait station. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface near expo.

14-25-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside. Door open/ screen door has gaps. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

36-24-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

21-10-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on cook line table.

21-09-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at painted table near expo. **Repeat Violation**

14-06-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in wait station under tea urn spout. **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

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

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee food dishes stored in upright cooler next to consumer food not labeled or segregated. **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dynasty Chinese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine.

How does Dynasty Chinese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Dynasty Chinese Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Dynasty Chinese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine 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 Dynasty Chinese Cuisine inspected?

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

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