Party Fowl
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2023
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Party Fowl stretching back to 2022. Party Fowl was last inspected on Dec 20, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Party Fowl's record stops at Dec 20, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table soiled on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with trash can on cook line next to steam well. Sink in prep area blocked with flour bins. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bags stored in hand wash sink in prep area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice maker near ware washing soiled on interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee protein yogurt and protein drink stored in glass upright cooler next to milk.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on cutting board on table in front of expo on cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Portioned dirty rice stored in bin on floor in walk in cooler employee place rice on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans cooling in walk in cooler uncovered employee covered beans with food grade paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer interior door with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding- fried chicken strips 132F, fried chicken breast 134F ( 2:30-3:00 ). Manager discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, missing at splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- breading station- cooked wings 44F ( 2:45-3:00 ). Make bar- shell eggs 67F, liquid eggs 50F, quartered potatoes 46F, sliced tomato 48F, smoked chicken dip 54F( 2:00-2:00 ). Manager stated items were repped and stocked with in the hour on all 3 make bars, she closed lid over items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid hanging from hand wash sink not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine lid on exterior soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above expo line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at breading station.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table by coffee maker. Employee removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer has ice build up at threshold, door and plastic strips. Door can not close properly or all the way.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Racks of Chicken in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler interior door has rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can near upright freezer and fryer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 12 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At 3 sinks in kitchen.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At sink near walk in coolers.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near mop sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice maker and tortilla warmer.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Red potatoes stored on floor near back kitchen door. Onions stored on floor in dry food storage near office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken on a stick and whole chicken in walk in cooler. Smoked beef in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer inside of door with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used used as ladle in 3 containers of hot sauce. Manager had employee replace with labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Party Fowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Party Fowl on file is from Dec 20, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Party Fowl?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Party Fowl.
How does Party Fowl compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Party Fowl most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Party Fowl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Party Fowl have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Party Fowl means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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