Linkside Conference Center
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Linkside Conference Center stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing over walk in cooler #6.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cut melon stored in freezer not labeled.
02D-01-5
86
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Janos Csonka 1-29-20. He has scheduled class. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. Churros stored on tray in walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed in standing water. Raw ground beef 47F (10:30-11:00).
06-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef thawing 47F in standing water. No cold running water while thawing.
06-01-5
78
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 139F.
16-54-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for quaternary sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. Inspector left a few strips with establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to walls. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rolls stored open speed rack in walk in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves / doors with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of opened bread on floor in walk in freezer near pastry kitchen. Case of croissant stored on floor in walk in freezer in dry storage area. Employee placed croissant and bread on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
95
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing and in disrepair over dish machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken tiles on base boards in hallway near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under tilt skillet.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on shelf next to Hersheys syrup in dry storage near pastry kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine in disrepair on right side drip board as evidenced by tape and trash bag.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior receiving double doors have a gap at the threshold and in the middle of doors that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near hand wash sink and ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- chicken 43F. Chef pulled chicken from sink to prepare for seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls have rust near bottom in hallway in between walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Small amount of build up in both ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Vent cover missing on ceiling over coke dispenser in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer interior doors with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor stand dough mixer rusted at legs.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Rusted vents and ceiling tile frames rusted throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracelet while in gaged in food preparation on cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
58
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves under stored trays rusted.
22-31-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer walls and doors with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines have small amount of build up. Chef has maintenance scheduled to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Frames around ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in a few areas of kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wood rot at bottom of entry frames in multiple areas throughout kitchen .
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of monster energy drink stored on shelf next to food in walk in cooler. Chef removed drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor unsealed in pastry dry storage area.
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Linkside Conference Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Linkside Conference Center on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Linkside Conference Center?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Linkside Conference Center.
How does Linkside Conference Center compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Linkside Conference Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Linkside Conference Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Linkside Conference Center have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Linkside Conference Center 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 Linkside Conference Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Linkside Conference Center is inspected around two times per year on average.
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