Destin, Okaloosa County

EAST PASS SEAFOOD AND OYSTER HOUSE

56 HARBOR BLVD, Destin, FL 32541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 18, 2025
City
Destin
County
Okaloosa
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23708449

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. 0 ppm chlorine x3 attempts ( max temperature 145F ) Warning

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 23324761

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23324762

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front line / Expo handwashing sink out of service . Warning

38-07-4

Detail 23324760

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

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 22623803

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

36-36-4

Detail 22623802

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Exterior storage room off kitchen.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22391167

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Expo line under counter reach in cooler - Raw shucked oysters over cooked shrimp. Cooked shrimp moved during the inspection. No cross contamination observed at time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22391166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Line hot hold Mashed potatoes 129/130F less than 4 hrs. Advised chef to reheat to 165F or above and hot hold at or above 135F Chef reheated potatoes during the inspection Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 22391170

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler ROP mahi and snapper 38/40F

36-22-4

Detail 22391168

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area

29-11-4

Detail 22391169

Basic - Water leaking from drain pipe at expo hand wash sink.

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

11-04-5

Detail 21841453

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 requirements.

08A-05-6

Detail 21841451

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold hold- reach in cooler- spinach dip 42F, shucked oysters 41F. Raw oysters stored over ready to eat spinach dip. Chef corrected rotation. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21841448

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting soiled next to green beans cooling on ice.

31A-11-4

Detail 21841452

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink. Bowl was removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21841455

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

36-36-4

Detail 21841450

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 21841454

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21841449

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink was removed from food contact surface. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21841456

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch box stored in glass reach in cooler near house made dressings. Employee removed lunch box from cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21841447

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near wear washing area. Manager printed and hung sign at sink. Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 21527812

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

27-19-4

Detail 21527811

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough hot water pressure to properly wash hands. Cook line hand wash sink.

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 20747955

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

01C-04-4

Detail 20747954

Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked oysters does not have a proper label. Oyster station, cook line and walk in cooler. Corresponding oyster tags on hand - stop sale OT required. Discussion conducted with chef / manager reference oyster tag information requirements for pre shucked oysters

31A-09-4

Detail 20747956

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by Box Fan

01C-03-4

Detail 20747962

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53B-13-5

Detail 20747952

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 20747958

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front expo hand wash sink Water turned off Chef turned on water feed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20747959

Basic - Bar soda gun holster Nonfood-contact surface soiled with slime .

36-36-4

Detail 20747957

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Rear dry storage room ( off kitchen)

29-18-4

Detail 20747961

Basic - Drain cover missing. Rear floor drain

36-17-5

Detail 20747960

Basic - Kitchen floors in disrepair. Multiple areas of kitchen , preparation and ware wash area.

29-19-4

Detail 20747953

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Grate floor drain in front of the ice machine

Jul 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20344897

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw hamburger patties stored over pan of cooked vegetables in walk in cooler left side middle shelf. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20344900

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Alfredo sauce temperature 45f/49f in walk in cooler (cooked day prior). Operator discarded Alfredo sauce during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20344896

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 45f/49f held in walk in cooler from day prior. Operator discarded Alfredo sauce during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20344899

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On interior walls and by ice chute area.

14-01-5

Detail 20344895

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed large cup resting in large container of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed cup during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20344898

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed employee backpack on prep table front of kitchen outside of manager office. Operator removed back pack during inspection. Corrected On-Site