Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club

9011 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32550

American

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Destin restaurants, the typical score is 90; Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer around interior door frame and seal.

14-69-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up on interior ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in hall above ladder and in between office and mop sink area.

36-36-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and or heavily stained and is no longer cleanable at make bars.

14-09-4

Oct 23, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for dish machine.

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in hallway near ladder and in kitchen near prep sinks. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in floor mop sink. (Employee stated when water is dumped into mop sink it drains into floor into locker room ceiling and When it rains it leaks as well). **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair in mop sink, drain is filled with water.

29-08-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in corn flour. Employee removed and discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed tongs from oven. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour. Employee removed scoop and sent to warehouse washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes and sliced turkey stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered food with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour, corn flour and corn meal.

10-01-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield near ware washing missing.

38-07-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 vents in kitchen rusted. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Between dish rack and food tray. **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club.

How does Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club 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 Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tops'l Beach and Racquest Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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