The Local Market
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Local Market stretching back to 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The Local Market's latest score of 100 sits above the Destin average of 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in the rear food preparation / storage area. Addressed with Manager. No cross contamination observed as food prep was completed and no restaurant food was exposed .
12B-02-4
95
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line Cook observed handling raw beef patties and not changing gloves / washing hands prior to handling ready to eat food ( burger set up ) Spanish language food safety hand out provided to manager reference proper glove change requirements.
12A-09-4
Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights I rear storage-prep area .
38-07-4
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors under dishwasher and triple sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front wooden counter around hand wash sink observed rotted / in state of disrepair.
14-47-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in ware-washing area.
36-02-5
86
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 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 form and requirements.
11-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- chicken salad 61F, sliced turkey 62F, sausage Pattie's 45F ( 10:30-11:08 ). Employee lowered stock levels and placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate stored in sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- shell eggs 61F, diced potatoes 66F. Provided form and requirements to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on interior gasket of deep freezer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with broom, dustpan and linens.
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles cracked or missing.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled wet cloth also stored inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wood table around hand wash sink rotted and in disrepair.
36-51-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in wait station soiled around edges. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork on metal roasting stick stored in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Multiple cloths used through out kitchen and cook line under food, inside ice machine, on food contact surfaces and under utensils and pots.
21-05-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair near deep freezer.
38-01-4
22
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf: honey butter 72F, per manager approximately 3 hours, discussed Time as a Public Health Control for softened butter and provided form to operator. Butter marked for time at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water heater.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance around sink behind register.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Fry station freezer: fries 35F, manager states work order is in.
03A-05-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Local Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Local Market on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Local Market?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Local Market.
How does The Local Market compare to other restaurants in Destin?
The Local Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.
Has The Local Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Local Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Local Market 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 Local Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Local Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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