Gulf Coast Burger Co
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
45
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Gulf Coast Burger Co stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked sausage in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of paper towels stored on floor in front of hand wash sink in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan stored in sink in wait station. Employee did not correct during inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor in front of mop sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on floor in front of hand wash sink in wait station.
25-05-4
45
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station. Sink blocked with a case of cup lids and caddy.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Containers stored stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Hot hold- Macaroni and cheese 159F, chili 172F, marinara 161F, butter 156F. Multiple Plastic bowls stored in food. Employee removed bowls and replaced with ladles. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer chlorine solution 0 ppm.
41-28-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer solution 0 ppm.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Kitchen supervisor unable to locate sanitizer test strips. Inspector provided test strips to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drain mats at tea dispensers and under shake dispensers. Employee removed cloth from under drain mat. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-05-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor ramp at door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between top of make bar pan and make bar lid.
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units .
05-09-4
58
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- chili 118F 11:00-12:15 (reheated to 176F). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in shake shack prep kitchen. Manager stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold to walk in cooler. Manager states store will close for 2 days on Monday to repair floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked egg rounds 78F ( 1:00-1:30 ). Time stamp 1:00-5:00.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form. **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing at shake shack, sanitizer bucket stored inside sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side of ice chute lip soiled on interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near shake hoppers. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation on cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at transition strip to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing in 3 compartment sink- shake mix 47F (12:30-1:30). Employee placed shake mix in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop from ice and sent to ware washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
39
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
67
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored in hand wash sink.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in dry storage hallway that leads to dining room and kitchen blocked with boxes of toilet paper and a crate. Sink near desert kitchen blocked with floor fan. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to store trash bags, paper towels and glass cleaner. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 employees working, 2 hired more than 60 days, no proof of food safety training. Employee showed me 1 certificate for employee training that belongs to a manager who was not on premise. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on top of food next to powdered sugar on dry storage shelf. Purse, jacket and a bagged gift stored on food gloves and food paper goods and straws shelf near desert kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken, strawberries and shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chocolate soft serve thawing in walk in cooler stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair.floor is rusted and coming up in walk-in cooler. Rust on exterior of walk in cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple cloths stored on make bar cutting board, prep table and near meat slicer.
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at walk in freezer and back door.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple pans of food stored in upright cooler with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on cutting board at make bar.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
19
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gulf Coast Burger Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gulf Coast Burger Co on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gulf Coast Burger Co?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gulf Coast Burger Co.
How does Gulf Coast Burger Co compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Gulf Coast Burger Co most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Gulf Coast Burger Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gulf Coast Burger Co have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gulf Coast Burger Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gulf Coast Burger Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gulf Coast Burger Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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