Slick Lips Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
90
Score
Slick Lips Seafood has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Small amount of accumulation” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 90, putting Slick Lips Seafood squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Small amount of Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef had employee start cleaning ice bin during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
90
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Multiple oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Small amount of acumalation in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish washer could not locate test strips.
16-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on bar near iced oysters.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute area of ice machine stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use between cold hold drawer.
21-10-4
Basic - Trash bag used to line food-contact surfaces. Trash bag stored on top of RIC and under cutting board near fryer.
14-05-4
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in hot rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make table on front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at faucet handles in wait station . Work order has been placed for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing on cook line near walk in cooler. Pitcher stored in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Both walk in cooler doors rusted on interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in hot rice. Employee removed bowl from rice and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- snapper 48F (5:30-6:00). Employee placed snapper in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
70
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab claws 45F, shrimp 46F, crab 45F ( less than 1 hour ). Kitchen manager placed all item on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upstairs bar- used as dump sink and to hold equipment. Manager removed equipment and debris from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler door.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling- bread pudding 45 minutes 154F. ( cook stated she coolers on counter for 45 minutes then moves to walk in cooler. Cook placed bread pudding in freezer to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice makers up and down stairs.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient 47F walk in cooler. Do not use until repaired. Manager has reached out to a technician for repairs. Food removed or placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In cook kitchen and dish storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to back kitchen exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upstairs bar hand wash sink and 1 in kitchen near grill. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink near cook line heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cole slaw in reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Ware wash and storage area.
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slick Lips Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slick Lips Seafood on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slick Lips Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “small amount of accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Slick Lips Seafood.
How does Slick Lips Seafood compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Slick Lips Seafood most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Destin average of 90.
Has Slick Lips Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Slick Lips Seafood have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Slick Lips Seafood 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 Slick Lips Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slick Lips Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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