Harry T's Lighthouse
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Harry T's Lighthouse has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.
Among Destin restaurants, the typical score is 90; Harry T's Lighthouse is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm x3 attempts - Temp Less than 160 F at dish surface) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/25
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood salad 46F per staff less than 1 hr. Iced during the inspection for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Upon inspection, line upright freezers noted to have raw shrimp over cooked crab, also raw shrimp and chicken over French fries.
08A-17-6
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in #1 - Gumbo cook - cool overnight 50/51/47F ( See stop sale) Cooling handout provided to operator during the inspection. Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator during the inspection.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in #1 - Gumbo cook - cool overnight 50/51/47F Cooling handout provided to operator during the inspection. Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator during the inspection.
01B-02-5
74
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Oyster Specific Consumer Advisory provided to operator and posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - One pan of raw pre-shucked oysters located in the glass door kitchen upright cooler does not have a proper label / Oyster tag information. Operator able to supply corresponding oyster tag.
01C-04-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Line low boys - ROP fish 42/42F Packaged fish opened during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
70
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Manager connected new chlorine to machine and primed, retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Expo line 2 door reach in: cole slaw 63F, chopped cabbage 69F, beer cheese sauce 63F, sour cream 57F, Marsala sauce 62F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo line 2 door reach in: cole slaw 63F, chopped cabbage 69F, beer cheese sauce 63F, sour cream 57F, Marsala sauce 62F, per manager over night, see stop sale. Expo iced line: tuna dip 57F, less than 2 hours, iced better at time of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 food handler certificates from Food Handler Solutions.
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in sauté reach in cooler from 11-28-22, not dated by 11-30-22. Manager dated hot dogs at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on outside dry storage ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of out side dry storage door.
35B-01-4
47
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry T's Lighthouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry T's Lighthouse on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry T's Lighthouse?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harry T's Lighthouse.
How does Harry T's Lighthouse compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Harry T's Lighthouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.
Has Harry T's Lighthouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry T's Lighthouse have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry T's Lighthouse 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 Harry T's Lighthouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harry T's Lighthouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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