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Merlins Pizza

1251 Airport Rd, Destin, FL 32541
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Merlins Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Destin restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
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. Dish washer chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm upon multiple attempts. Final rinse water temperature at dish surface less than 160F . Operator set up a sanitizer station with metal pans deep and large enough to fully submerge all pans dishes and utensils. 200 ppm Quat . Operator made repairs during the inspection. Dishwasher -upon recheck after repairs Chlorine 100 ppm / 160F at dish surface. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made from approved plan Review . After 2014 triple sink removed and replaced with dishwasher. Submit updated plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent located in rear preparation area close to dishwasher.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic sauce holder trays in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
90
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merlins Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merlins Pizza on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Merlins Pizza compare to other restaurants in Destin?

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

Has Merlins Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Merlins Pizza 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 Merlins Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merlins Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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