Moes Original Bar B Que

303 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Moes Original Bar B Que has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Destin restaurants, the typical score is 90; Moes Original Bar B Que is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line hot box - smoked chicken 128/123, smoked brisket 121, smoked pork 124F ( less than 1 hr. ) Advised operator to re heat to 165F and hot hold at or above 135F **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware-wash / kitchen hand wash sink blocked by table and knives Sink cleared during the inspection Discussion conducted with operator reference keeping hand wash sink fully accessible to employees at all times.

31A-09-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Cold hold- upright glass cooler- - cooling- Ribs 88F (11:40-11:45) not covered. Operator covered ribs with tray. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing catfish 30F. No cold running water. Operator turned on water to thaw catfish at prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Faucet missing at plumbing fixture- Faucet broken off . Exterior hand wash sink at ice machine.

29-09-4

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luther Watkins ServSafe CFM 17595400 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Water leaking from drain pipes on both interior ware-wash hand wash sink and exterior ice machine hand wash sink.

29-11-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained. Expo make bar cutting board.

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located at triple sink Sign posted during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moes Original Bar B Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moes Original Bar B Que on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Moes Original Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Moes Original Bar B Que most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Moes Original Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Original Bar B Que have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moes Original Bar B Que 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 Moes Original Bar B Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Original Bar B Que is inspected around three times per year on average.

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