Ocean Club
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Ocean Club, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Ocean Club's latest score of 58 falls below the Destin average of 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine dish machine- no test strips provided. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen and in wait station near beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in panko.
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under multiple areas in kitchen under dishes and pans on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Box of fish food stored in reach in freezer in dessert / salad area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pork/beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door will not shut all the way due to ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units including walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cup lids and case of food containers stored on floor in dry storage area near walk in freezer.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer floor with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs stored on floor in back kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait station.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at salad station.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation on inside of door. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer doors with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors not sealed around drain near steam table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in cook kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under tub of butter at expo station.
21-05-5
Basic - Cove molding tiles at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in hallway leading to back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Rust on walls in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door not self closing. Walk in cooler exterior walls in disrepair where they join in the corner near the floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in hallway leading to back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has ice built up and can not close properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on outer and interior walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 22 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. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler and walk in cooler red Sauce, white sauce, ranch, cocktail not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Kitchen Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go food containers in a box stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream stored in upright freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor not sealed in areas near make bar, expo, prep sink and ware washing.
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair in dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing around walk in cooler door and walk in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to reach in cooler missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at wait station entry to kitchen on the left side. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold at walk in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Australian beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple walls in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door will not shut all the way and has ice build up to the point the door was frozen shut and inspector could not open.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer walls and doors on interior have rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with soiled water in utility closet. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under grill top.
14-20-4
27
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding- grouper 50F, calamari 52F, soft shell crab 52F, shrimp 50F, raw chicken 50F ( 5:00-6:30 ). Chef added ice to top and bottom of all products to reduce temperatures . Re check- grouper 44F, shrimp 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or food grinder on prep table soiled and not in use. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in walk-in freezer in disrepair. Floor tile in walk in beer cooler in disrepair at threshold.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door frames in disrepair toward bottoms of doors.
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves and doors rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in soiled water in mop bucket in utility room.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Club on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Club?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ocean Club.
How does Ocean Club compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Ocean Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Ocean Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean Club have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ocean Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ocean Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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