The Henderson Beach Resort
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Henderson Beach Resort stretching back to 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “cloth used as a food-contact surface under knives” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with bread rack. Chef removed rack from sink location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board in salad room at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board on cook line. Chef removed cloth and sent to laundry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
82
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under knives in salad prep kitchen. Chef removed cloth from knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
95
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under bin of crackers and utensils in salad room. Chef removed cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
95
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber stored In Sink in salad prep area. Employee removed scrubber pad from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in salad prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with food tray in banquet kitchen. Employee removed food tray from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line and in banquet kitchen have deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on food contact surface next to tea urn in wait station. Employee discarded water bottle from food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle on front cook line. Employee removed tongs from oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on front cook line and pastry kitchen on cutting board and prep table. Employees were asked to remove soiled cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice balls stored in walk in freezer not covered. Employee placed a lid over rice balls in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken breading flour stored in bin not labeled. Employee labeled chicken breading bin. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in bin of chicken breading flour. Employee removed and discarded bowl.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
43
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Buffet- hot hold- sausage links 123F (9:00-10:00) employee reheated sausage to 169F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under utensils and pans. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manage states cutting board is on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
78
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under equipment and at ketchup pumps. Manager removed cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
95
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under clean utensils. Pastry chef removed cloth and sent utensils to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table, employee removed drink and area was sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink in disrepair in warewashing or food preparation area.
31A-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Down stairs ice machine soiled. Chef had maintenance come to service machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed bowls from cornstarch and chicken seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing near wait station.
36-36-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under knives. Employee removed cloth from knives. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Henderson Beach Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Henderson Beach Resort on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Henderson Beach Resort?
Across the inspection record, “cloth used as a food-contact surface under knives” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Henderson Beach Resort.
How does The Henderson Beach Resort compare to other restaurants in Destin?
The Henderson Beach Resort most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has The Henderson Beach Resort's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Henderson Beach Resort have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Henderson Beach Resort 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 The Henderson Beach Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Henderson Beach Resort is inspected around two times per year on average.
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