Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki

4700 Westwind Dr, Destin, FL 32550

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food manager certification expired” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Angela Lee 5-7-19 **Repeat Violation**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee stocked paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Deep freezers, coolers, dry storage shelves stored out side with zip coverings that are open with no over head coverage or sealed room coverage. **Repeat Violation**

08B-42-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of tea stored in deep freezer with French fries.

12B-13-4

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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53A-03-7

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

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured outside next to fryer oil and upright cooler. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on ground outside on back of building.

08B-38-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Cold hold- upright cooler- lettuce 38F, shredded cheese 38F. Deep freezers- frozen- breaded chicken tenders, French fries. Dry storage- drinks, frozen drink mix, chips, fryer oil.

08B-42-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki?

Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki.

How does Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Westwinds Tiki / Pool Tiki / Beach Tiki is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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