Kenny D's
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Kenny D's has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kenny D's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold-Glass upright- shucked oysters 47F (7:00- 3:45). **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold-Glass upright- shucked oysters 47F (7:00- 3:45). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In wait station.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station. Manager stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on interior of small ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - 6 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured and stored in walk way near dry storage outside.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 2 clean cutting boards stored on floor in ware wash location.
24-26-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door threshold in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- sausage 51F (3:00-3:45) at room temp in bucket of standing water. Employee placed sausage in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bin of sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. Floors sink down when walked on. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
33
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in handwashing sink in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust stains on interior of ice chute ins ice machine.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling ceiling in kitchen on cook line. Ceiling tile in men's restroom is in disrepair with multiple holes.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler threshold in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Whole banister of lighting out/not working on cook/ prep line.
38-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler located outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler located outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink with straw stored in upright cooler in wait station.
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off at 3 compartment sink. Water drains directly in a bucket placed on floor.
29-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor drain in men's restroom in disrepair. Drain is raised above floor and has broken/cracked flooring around drain cover.
29-08-4
47
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- shucked oysters 45F, grouper 45F ( 12:00-6:15). See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Shucked oysters 45F (12:00-6:15).
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags were marked prior to being sold. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Cook line- 5 trays shucked oysters 40F. **Warning**
01C-04-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under tea dispenser in wait station.
21-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw Grouper stored in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived at establishment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags naked prior to last oyster being served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on chute lip.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling paint on ceiling in ware wash area and near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents rusted in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor is disrepair.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.
01C-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep table and under flat top above drawers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
55
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in wait station used as a dump sink with evidence of ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in corn meal and flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Bags of clean linens stored on ground near walk way outside that is open to the elements.
21-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Turkey stored on floor in outdoor walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near Breader station in disrepair. Right faucet handle does not dispense water.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
25-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Okra stored in deep freezer not covered. Employee covered okra with lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
95
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kenny D's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kenny D's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kenny D's?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kenny D's.
How does Kenny D's compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Kenny D's most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has Kenny D's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kenny D's have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kenny D's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kenny D's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kenny D's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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