Fairfield Inn and Suites

19001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fairfield Inn and Suites five times, with records going back to 2022. Fairfield Inn and Suites was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster side door” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Fairfield Inn and Suites is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Open dumpster side door. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At 3 compartment sink quaternary solution 500 ppm, employee corrected to 200 ppm.

41-18-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary solution 500 ppm.

16-33-4

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.

33-30-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises on outside of garbage enclosure.

33-31-5

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

50-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster side door.

33-16-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in drain of handwashing sink. Debris were removed from sink by employee. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag/purse stored on food contact shelf next to sugar packets. Employee removed bag from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on bottom of front toaster.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cases of bottled water stored in front of hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager removed items away from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Corn flakes and Cheerios stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Crack in light shield in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.

38-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of paper towels and cup lids stored on floor in front of upright freezer in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn and Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn and Suites on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn and Suites?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster side door” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn and Suites.

How does Fairfield Inn and Suites compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Fairfield Inn and Suites most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Fairfield Inn and Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn and Suites have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fairfield Inn and Suites 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 Fairfield Inn and Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn and Suites is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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