Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
Kelly Plantation Golf Club has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 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 three violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Kelly Plantation Golf Club is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Cake portions stored on food tray in walk in freezer not covered. Cook covered cake with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP mahi 43F thawed in sealed bag. ROP tuna 43F thawed in sealed bag.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Employee unable to provide test strips. Employee found strips during inspection.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. Mahi 43F, tuna 43F. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop head stored in mop sink.
42-01-4
58
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach stored on food prep sink surface.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with step stool near prep area and drink cooler.
31A-09-4
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. 2 employees working hired 8 months ago no proof of food safety training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Magazine stored on meat slicer. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
67
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets and soap dispenser stored in sink next to ice machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine.
31B-06-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler sinks down when walked on. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
78
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in wait station heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at wait station near tea urns and under grill scraper. Kitchen manager removed cloths from areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
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. Thawing- ROP salmon 42F (9:09-9:15). Manager placed salmon on tray, slit bags and labeled tray then placed salmon in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- ROP salmon 42F (9:09-9:15). Manager placed salmon on tray, slit bags and labeled tray then placed salmon in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls and door in walk in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood vents and wall behind cook tops soiled with build up of grease. Manager has scheduled cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-68-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer interior floors rusted . **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kelly Plantation Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kelly Plantation Golf Club on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kelly Plantation Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kelly Plantation Golf Club.
How does Kelly Plantation Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Kelly Plantation Golf Club most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.
Has Kelly Plantation Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kelly Plantation Golf Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kelly Plantation Golf Club 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 Kelly Plantation Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kelly Plantation Golf Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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