Harbor Dock
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Harbor Dock stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Harbor Dock's latest score of 82 falls below the Destin average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line Thai Bar Raw chicken located over vegetables, sauce and capers. Raw chicken placed below all food in the make bar cooler during the inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen smoked tuna loins on hotel pans uncovered in exterior walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
82
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor 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 X 2 attempts Corrected during the inspection to 100 ppm Empty sanitizer replaced **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - AC vents over dishwasher soiled with mold-like substance. Active condensation observed .
36-34-5
82
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #2 Beer cooler - exterior- Raw chicken 48, cheese 44/45F . Per staff less than 1 hr.
03A-02-5
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Interior walk in cooler Cooked rice cooling overnight 46/47/47F. Confirmed with KM and staff.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Interior walk in - Cooked rice cooling overnight 46/47/47F .
01B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at floor and condenser.
14-69-4
70
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi Bar Hand wash sink Restocked during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled in ware wash area.
36-34-5
86
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- packaged oysters 61F, raw chicken 51F, grouper 53F, shrimp 51F ( 9:00-11:30 ). Chef placed all items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Microwave missing plate shield in both microwaves.
14-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in panko and diced tomatoes. Manager removed bowls from food.
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface over egg rolls in walk in cooler and on cook line .
21-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple phones on food contact surface at expo station.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gumbo base in walk in cooler and shrimp in walk in freezer stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line at flat top area.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Gumbo base in walk in cooler and breaded chicken breast in deep freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
43
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cloth aprons used to cover turkeys in walk-in.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thai station crash cart: pad Thai sauce 57F, rehydrated rice noodles 57F, less than 1 hour, returned to cold storage at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink. Manager restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives at bar stored in space between wood under bar. Manager removed knives at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In corner of bar on floor by reach in cooler. Wall soiled in broom storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster soiled, interior and exterior. Food debris on french fry cutter in kitchen, no longer used per manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Turkeys in walk-in loosely draped with aprons, lots of Turkey exposed. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harbor Dock last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harbor Dock on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harbor Dock?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harbor Dock.
How does Harbor Dock compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Harbor Dock most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Harbor Dock's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harbor Dock 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 Harbor Dock 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 Harbor Dock inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harbor Dock is inspected around two times per year on average.
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