Destin, Okaloosa County

DEWEY DESTIN'S HARBORSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

202 HARBOR BLVD, Destin, FL 32541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Destin
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24543816

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm x3 attempts / corrected during the inspection to 100 ppm chlorine . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24543815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station at cook line - Shrimp 48F corrected to 40F , scallops 57F corrected to 38F Items iced for rapid cooling during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

03D-02-5

Detail 23706387

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo located in walk in freezer Contained in large pot Cooling overnight 56/61F See stop sale Cook - Cool food safety industry bulletin provided to operator. Prob thermometer calibrated during the inspection

01B-02-5

Detail 23706386

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo located in walk in freezer Contained in large pot Cooling overnight 56/61F Cook - Cool food safety industry bulletin provided to operator. Prob thermometer calibrated during the inspection

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 22619024

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-21-4

Detail 22619025

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled. Dishwasher top cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 22405211

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Preparation room walk in cooler / freezer floors.

10-07-4

Detail 22405212

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line scoops Standing water 83F Scoops removed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21639262

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dishwasher relocated Dishwasher moved outside of the the kitchen to side area not fully enclosed. (Triple sink still located in the kitchen) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Plan review submitted and received 10/16/22 No ware washing observed in un enclosed area at time of the callback inspection. Advised operator ware washing required to be conducted in enclosed area protected from possible contamination. Time Extended

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 21441403

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dishwasher relocated Dishwasher moved outside of the the kitchen to side area not fully enclosed. (Triple sink still located in the kitchen) Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21441404

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to triple sink

29-19-4

Detail 21441402

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand wash sink at triple sink/ kitchen.

16-25-5

Detail 21441401

Basic - Warewashing conducted in area not fully enclosed. Dishwasher relocated to screened area next to kitchen . (Triple sink located in fully enclosed kitchen ) Advised operator ware washing required to be conducted in enclosed area protected from possible contamination. Warning

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 21795168

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Line upright Chicken tenders over beef patties Chicken moved below beef during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21795167

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Preparation Room

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-20-5

Detail 20818816

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Preparation room upright reach in - Beef patties over fish . Beef patties moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 20584612

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef patties over fish / shrimp in preparation area upright cooler. Beef patties moved during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 20584611

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Items stored in direct contact with drink Ice at front bar drink ice bin . Items removed and ice discarded during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20584610

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed fries on cook line Moved off floor during the inspection Boxed bread - walk in freezer Moved off of the floor during the inspection Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 20584609

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line