La Paz

950 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 325413202

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

La Paz appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 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 one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “hole in or other damage to wall”, which has been cited three times.

Among Destin restaurants, the typical score is 90; La Paz is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 Cook- Cool rice ( Overnight ) 46/47F

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Cook- Cool rice ( Overnight ) 46/47F

01B-02-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind triple sink

36-24-5

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon inspection dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm x 3 attempts. **Warning**

22-41-4

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Second preparation line at dry storage area. Tile cove molding missing at floor wall junction.

36-03-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at bar adjacent to kitchen.

29-17-4

Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above ware-wash drying rack **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above triple sink **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 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.

11-04-5

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves are rusted.

22-31-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling cheese sauce at room temperature in large Cambro. Cooling- cheese sauce 112F ( 11:00-12:00). Discussion with establishment on cooling procedures. Employee placed ice on cheese and placed in walk in cooler to reduce temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside pico on make bar and in walk in cooler. Bowl stored inside flour.

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above fire suppression tanks.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on cook line under dishes.

21-05-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing and wall in disrepair at corner joint.

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation on door.

14-36-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice machine.

31B-04-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer door with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over refried beans in walk-in cooler. Eggs moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Chlorine test kit expired.

16-37-1

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps on side and top of back door to kitchen.

35B-04-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob doesn't work on back line hand wash sink.

29-08-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Paz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Paz on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Paz?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Paz.

How does La Paz compare to other restaurants in Destin?

La Paz most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has La Paz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Paz have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Paz 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 La Paz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Paz is inspected around three times per year on average.

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