Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville was last inspected on Feb 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Floors in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Destin restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 28, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Walk in cooler - One ROP bag of chicken gravy and one ROP bag of turkey gravy . Bags vacuum sealed and not marked with any information . Contents identified by kitchen staff .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook Chill with ROP of TCS foods observed during the inspection . No State of Florida DBPR approved HACCP plan for Cook - Chill ROP in place . Per staff - Cook - Chill ROP food cold held greater than 48 hrs. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ROP chicken and turkey gravy See stop sale
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler #2 Beer Cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Floors in disrepair. Preparation and ware wash area flooring in disrepair. Open seams between floor covering panels.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Walk in cooler - One ROP bag of chicken gravy and one ROP bag of turkey gravy . Bags vacuum sealed and not marked with any information . Contents identified by kitchen staff . **Warning**
03G-53-1
58
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup observed in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor in disrepair. Ware wash / prep line floor **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water pooled under upstairs ice machine and dripping from downstairs preparation kitchen ceiling. At time of the inspection leak contained in bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Upon callback slow leak observed. Leaking contained in bucket and repairs underway . Area under leak cordoned off and all food and single service items removed until leaking repaired. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors in disrepair. Preparation area and ware wash floors - Large cracks observed. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Water pooled under upstairs ice machine and dripping from downstairs preparation kitchen ceiling. At time of the inspection leak contained in bucket. **Warning**
29-11-4
90
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor in disrepair. Ware wash area / Prep area Large open cracks in floor observed. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from ceiling bar sink drain pipes. Leaks observed adjacent to and behind downstairs bar. Bar closed for the season . Per Manager- Work orders in place for repairs. No food / food contact surfaces involved.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above Keg / Beer walk in cooler and front kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
86
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 cooler Egg roll mix cooling over night 45/46/46F Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator Confirmation with Manager Discussion conducted with preparation cook to determine process
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. Approximately 3-4 small flying insects observed at bar in proximity of floor drain. Bar opened during the inspection and area cleaned. Upon re-inspection 2 small flying insects observed in same area. D6DM notified **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Egg roll mix cooling over night 45/46/46F Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator Confirmation with Manager Confirmed process with preparation cook
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above Beer Cooler door.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Preparation kitchen and ware wash floor . Large cracks in floor seams **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
58
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles sagging. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food contact shelf next to food in prep area. Employee removed drink from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler freezer not working, ice machines not working. Manager has ordered a part for ice machines. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walk in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracks in flooring through out kitchen at floor seams. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
64
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville on file is from Feb 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville?
Across the inspection record, “floors in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.
How does Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.
Has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville 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 Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is inspected around four times per year on average.
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