Kick'n Chicken

209 Us Hwy 98 W, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Kick'n Chicken has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around two violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Destin restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cook to order burgers offered. General Consumer Advisory provided to operator and posted . **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front counter food handlers changing tasks / leaving food service area and returning - glove change without hand wash. Food safety industry bulletin reference gloves and hand washing provided to operator.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear ware-wash hand wash sink blocked by dishes and cookware. Sink cleared during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chicken prep room hand wash sink Restocked during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixture that requires the use of water. Front counter hand wash sink- no water pressure **Warning**

27-17-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink No hot water - no water pressure dripping only when turned on . Rear kitchen hand wash sink 81F after prolonged running. **Warning**

27-16-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kick'n Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kick'n Chicken on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Kick'n Chicken compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Kick'n Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Destin average of 90.

Has Kick'n Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kick'n Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kick'n Chicken 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 Kick'n Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kick'n Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.

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