Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

14051 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541

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Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Apr 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to seven violations.

Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 129F (8:40-9:11) reheated fries in oven 209F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples self served at buffet not wrapped.

08B-15-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chai at Kongvaie stated he was hired 2 months ago.

53B-02-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Construction landscaping stones/ materials stored on ground on right side of garbage enclosure.

33-31-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License was printed and hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while engaging in food prep.

13-07-4

Jan 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door

35B-01-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-04-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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