Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill

4251 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Destin sits at 90, putting Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent near ice machine soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on soiled flour bin lid. Employee removed and cleaned scoop and lid. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bag of pot and pan detergent stored in hand wash sink in ware wash area. Manager removed bag from sink and placed on chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of pot and pan detergent stored in hand wash sink in ware wash area. Manager removed bag from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken tenders stored in walk in freezer uncovered. Manager placed lid back on chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in dry storage area and in wait station. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on flat top grill.

22-31-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in wait station and dry storage area.

36-02-5

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust, vents rust.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles on baseboard near flat top and under hand wash sink.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around inside door frame and ceiling.p in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Out side of trash cans used in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed napkins on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese curds in walk in freezer. Manager had employee cover cheese curds. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill.

How does Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill 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 Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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