Destin, Okaloosa County

THE BOATHOUSE OYSTER BAR

288 B HARBOR BLVD, Destin, FL 32541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 26, 2026
City
Destin
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
21

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.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24254617

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster Bar walk in cooler - ambient 45F , Shell stock raw oysters 44/44/45/45 ( surface) , cheese 49/47/47, half and half 45F ambient. Per manager and staff less than 4 hrs. AM temp check below 41F All above moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling . Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24254616

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Oyster Bar walk in cooler

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 23328373

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Main kitchen cook left cook line and returned multiple times without washing hands before putting on gloves to engage in food handling.

35A-02-6

Detail 23328372

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4-5 small flying insects observed in main kitchen and ware wash area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23328370

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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. ROP tuna located on main kitchen make bar observed in ROP fully thawed. Packaging states that the product must remain frozen . Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre shucked oysters located in oyster upright cooler. 46/50/47F greater than 4 hrs. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23328369

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre shucked oysters located in oyster upright cooler. 46/50/47F greater than 4 hrs. See stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23328371

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oyster cook station cutting boards stained

01C-07-4

Detail 23328368

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Two batches of shell stock contained in same ice bin at oyster shucking station. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23328375

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. ROP tuna located on main kitchen make bar observed in ROP fully thawed. Packaging states that the product must remain frozen .

35B-05-4

Detail 23328374

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Main kitchen doors open with small flying insects observed in kitchen ware wash area. Kitchen doors closed during the inspection by Owner / Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22919981

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster Bar walk in cooler - Shellstock ambiant 46F , shredded and blue cheese 46/47, packaged tuna dip 46F ambiant ( per kitchen staff less than 4 hrs. - all moved to secondary walk in coolers for rapid cooling) Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-07-4

Detail 22919980

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Multiple bags of raw oysters placed in same shucking station ice box prior to shucking/ service.

14-69-4

Detail 22919979

Basic - Ice buildup in oyster bar walk in cooler at rear of condenser / fan box unit.

25-02-4

Detail 22919982

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped plastic forks located at the oyster bar.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 22528600

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Oyster Bar and main kitchen mop sinks

22-02-4

Detail 22528599

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained - Oyster Bar / Oyster station make bar cutting boards.

Nov 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22107065

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster cook station make bar - cheese 53, 62, shredded lettuce 67F Per staff less than 4 hrs. Busy service period- items turning quickly. Operator iced food to facilitate rapid cooling. Upright oyster cooler - shucked oysters 62F less than 1 hr. Warning Reference: 3-501.16(A)(2) FC: (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Priority: High Priority

51-16-7

Detail 22107066

Intermediate - 7 Observed: 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upon inspectionFull kitchen addition observed to prior dry storage room Dry storage room documented on approved plan review 8/24/19 File # 308096 Warning Reference: 61C-1.002(5)(c)(1) FAC: (1) The operator of each public food service establishment to be newly constructed, remodeled, converted, or reopened after being out of business more than 12 months shall submit properly prepared facility plans and specifications to the division for review and approval in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 509, F.S. and Rule Chapters 61C-1 and 61C-4, F.A.C. Such plans must be approved by the division as meeting the sanitation and safety requirements provided in law prior to scheduling of an opening inspection and licensing. For remodeling, plan review submittal is not required if the division can otherwise determine that the intended remodeling will not have an impact on any sanitation and safety requirements provided in law or rule. Plan review is not required for applications for change of ownership when no interruption in operation or no change to the establishment occurs. Plan reviews for additional theme park units are not required if such units have been previously reviewed and approved and have no modifications from the originally approved model. Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Detail 22107070

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface stained / soiled . Kitchen cutting boards Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Detail 22107071

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Oyster cook station Restocked during the inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Reference: 6-301.12 FC: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or (C) A heated-air hand drying device; or (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Priority: Intermediate

01C-04-4

Detail 22107067

Intermediate - Observed: Tray of raw pre-shucked oysters do not have a proper label. Operator able to provide tag information. No stop sale required Reference: 3-202.17 FC: (A) Raw shucked shellfish shall be obtained in nonreturnable packages which bear a legible label that identifies the: (1) Name, address, and certification number of the shucker, packer or repacker of the molluscan shellfish; and (2) The sell by or best if used by date for packages with a capacity of less than one-half gallon or the date shucked for packages with a capacity of one-half gallon or more. (B) A package of raw shucked shellfish that does not bear a label or which bears a label which does not contain all the information as specified under Paragraph (A) of this section shall be subject to a hold order, as allowed by law, or seizure and destruction in accordance with 21 CFR Subpart D - Specific Administrative Decisions Regarding Interstate Shipments, Section 1240.60(d) Molluscan shellfish. Priority: Intermediate

10-12-5

Detail 22107069

Basic - 5 Observed: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Kitchen ice machine Priority: Basic

06-09-1

Detail 22107068

Basic - Observed: 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 Reference: 3-501.13(E) FC: (E) Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (1) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in Paragraph (A) of this section; or (2) Prior to or immediately upon completion of its thawing using procedures specified in Paragraph (B) of this section. Priority: Basic

31B-04-4

Detail 22107080

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men’s restroom used by employees Priority: Basic

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-15-4

Detail 21807461

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling- gumbo 156F (11:30-12:45). Gumbo cooling at room temperature. Chef placed ice paddles in gumbo and placed in freezer for rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21807460

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near shucking station and near grill on cook line. Manager stocked paper towels. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 21807459

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade and shaft rusted. Chef has ordered a new blade. Corrective Action Taken

31B-06-4

Detail 21807453

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap near shucking station. Manager replaced batteries in soap dispenser. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21807455

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored inside sugar. Chef removed and discarded bowl. Corrective Action Taken

21-05-5

Detail 21807457

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at shucking station.

14-09-4

Detail 21807454

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-22-4

Detail 21807456

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas through out kitchen and ware washing station.

10-01-5

Detail 21807452

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 sugar. Chef removed scoop and sent to ware washing area. Corrective Action Taken

14-20-4

Detail 21807458

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in main kitchen on shelves that store food.

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21556336

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster upright reach in - shucked Oysters 46/51/45F Less than 2 hrs. Oysters moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21556339

Intermediate - Cutting boards on make line and oyster shucking station stained. Food-contact surface stained.

27-16-4

Detail 21556337

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Make line hand wash sink 79/80F after prolonged running of hot water side.

14-74-7

Detail 21556338

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Oyster upright cooler ambient 60F

Mar 17, 2022

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2022

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 20923095

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Female restroom Hand wash sign posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 20866061

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings observed on floor under soda machine located in front oyster shucking area of the kitchen. Droppings observed at floor drain and on floor . Droppings removed by manager and area cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20866058

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink Restocked during the inspection Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20866062

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Oyster shucking station Unable to turn on hot water due to broken handle. Employees using secondary hand wash sink.

29-09-4

Detail 20866060

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at oyster shucking station hand wash sink.

25-06-4

Detail 20866059

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at oyster shucking station Inverted during the inspection Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20659484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler tuna dip 43/44°F , cooked shrimp 45/46°F Per manager less than 4 hrs. Temperature check this AM Items moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 20659482

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Soda station Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20659483

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine Removed during the inspection Corrected On-Site