Say Cheese

10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Say Cheese has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage Upright - ground beef 44, pork 45F Per staff less than 1 hr.

03A-02-5

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor in disrepair in front of the make bar.

36-17-5

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee switching from preparing food, cashing out customers and cleaning food prep areas with out washing hands only changing gloves.

12A-07-5

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.

11-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork macaroni and cheese, taco meat and spinach artichoke dip prepared 2-21-23 stored and held over night no date mark.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand wash sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ceiling vent fan missing cover.

14-04-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink pitcher stored in sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Floor fan stored on top of food contact surface next to in use cutting board and knives.

40-06-5

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system over flat top cook area. **Repeat Violation**

14-42-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Spinach artichoke dip and taco meat stored in reach in cooler over night not covered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. 3 compartment sink soiled and has a floor fan a stored on top.

16-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Say Cheese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Say Cheese on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Say Cheese compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Say Cheese most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Say Cheese's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Say Cheese 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 Say Cheese inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Say Cheese is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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