East Pass Seafood and Oyster House

56 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at East Pass Seafood and Oyster House, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “ceiling tile missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which East Pass Seafood and Oyster House's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine x3 attempts ( max temperature 145F ) **Warning**

22-41-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink

29-34-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Exterior storage room off kitchen.

36-36-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Expo line under counter reach in cooler - Raw shucked oysters over cooked shrimp. Cooked shrimp moved during the inspection. No cross contamination observed at time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Line hot hold Mashed potatoes 129/130F less than 4 hrs. Advised chef to reheat to 165F or above and hot hold at or above 135F Chef reheated potatoes during the inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler ROP mahi and snapper 38/40F

06-09-1

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area

36-22-4

Basic - Water leaking from drain pipe at expo hand wash sink.

29-11-4

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Provided establishment with health reporting requirements.

11-04-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold hold- reach in cooler- spinach dip 42F, shucked oysters 41F. Raw oysters stored over ready to eat spinach dip. Chef corrected rotation. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink. Bowl was removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting soiled next to green beans cooling on ice.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.

36-36-4

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

36-34-5

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

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink was removed from food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch box stored in glass reach in cooler near house made dressings. Employee removed lunch box from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near wear washing area. Manager printed and hung sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Pass Seafood and Oyster House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Pass Seafood and Oyster House on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Pass Seafood and Oyster House?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at East Pass Seafood and Oyster House.

How does East Pass Seafood and Oyster House compare to other restaurants in Destin?

East Pass Seafood and Oyster House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has East Pass Seafood and Oyster House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at East Pass Seafood and Oyster House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at East Pass Seafood and Oyster House 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 East Pass Seafood and Oyster House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, East Pass Seafood and Oyster House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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