DESTIN, Okaloosa County

GULF COAST BURGER CO

4348 LEGENDARY DRIVE SUITE B108, DESTIN, FL 32541

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Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Dec 22, 2025
City
DESTIN
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24268953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked sausage in walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 24268947

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of paper towels stored on floor in front of hand wash sink in wait station. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24268955

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan stored in sink in wait station. Employee did not correct during inspection.

53A-05-6

Detail 24268949

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24268950

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

14-09-4

Detail 24268946

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

24-08-4

Detail 24268954

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-11-4

Detail 24268948

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 24268952

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor in front of mop sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 24268945

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 24268951

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on floor in front of hand wash sink in wait station.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23940236

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station. Sink blocked with a case of cup lids and caddy.

31A-11-4

Detail 23940235

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Containers stored stored in sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 23940237

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.

22-20-5

Detail 23940238

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

Apr 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 23741282

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.

14-01-5

Detail 23741283

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Hot hold- Macaroni and cheese 159F, chili 172F, marinara 161F, butter 156F. Multiple Plastic bowls stored in food. Employee removed bowls and replaced with ladles. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-28-4

Detail 23542892

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer chlorine solution 0 ppm.

16-33-4

Detail 23542894

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer solution 0 ppm.

16-37-1

Detail 23542896

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Kitchen supervisor unable to locate sanitizer test strips. Inspector provided test strips to establishment. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 23542897

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drain mats at tea dispensers and under shake dispensers. Employee removed cloth from under drain mat. Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 23542895

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor ramp at door in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23542891

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between top of make bar pan and make bar lid.

05-09-4

Detail 23542893

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units .

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-01-4

Detail 22967447

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Pastry kitchen floor soiled with candies.

21-10-4

Detail 22967446

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use near bar area.

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22572936

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- chili 118F 11:00-12:15 (reheated to 176F). Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22572937

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in shake shack prep kitchen. Manager stocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22572935

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

36-17-5

Detail 22572934

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold to walk in cooler. Manager states store will close for 2 days on Monday to repair floor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 13

11-03-5

Detail 22151889

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22151886

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing at shake shack, sanitizer bucket stored inside sink. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 22151895

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22151887

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22151892

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22151891

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked egg rounds 78F ( 1:00-1:30 ). Time stamp 1:00-5:00.

22-20-5

Detail 22151890

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side of ice chute lip soiled on interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22151884

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

13-07-4

Detail 22151888

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation on cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 22151893

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at transition strip to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

06-06-5

Detail 22151894

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing in 3 compartment sink- shake mix 47F (12:30-1:30). Employee placed shake mix in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 22151896

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop from ice and sent to ware washing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22151885

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 21906633

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 21906632

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21906631

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-13-5

Detail 21906630

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. Repeat Violation

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 16Total: 24

41-10-4

Detail 21596743

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored in hand wash sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 21596747

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in dry storage hallway that leads to dining room and kitchen blocked with boxes of toilet paper and a crate. Sink near desert kitchen blocked with floor fan. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21596733

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to store trash bags, paper towels and glass cleaner. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 21596744

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 21596749

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21596751

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21596734

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21596730

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. 5 employees working, 2 hired more than 60 days, no proof of food safety training. Employee showed me 1 certificate for employee training that belongs to a manager who was not on premise. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21596745

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

23-24-4

Detail 21596728

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 21596736

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

21-05-5

Detail 21596740

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on cutting board at make bar.

12B-07-4

Detail 21596737

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21596729

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on top of food next to powdered sugar on dry storage shelf. Purse, jacket and a bagged gift stored on food gloves and food paper goods and straws shelf near desert kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21596748

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21596727

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken, strawberries and shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chocolate soft serve thawing in walk in cooler stored on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 21596746

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 21596739

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21596741

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

14-36-5

Detail 21596732

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair.floor is rusted and coming up in walk-in cooler. Rust on exterior of walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 21596738

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21596750

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple cloths stored on make bar cutting board, prep table and near meat slicer.

29-11-4

Detail 21596742

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at walk in freezer and back door.

02D-01-5

Detail 21596735

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple pans of food stored in upright cooler with no label.

45-05-4

Detail 21596731

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher stored on floor.

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 9Basic: 13Total: 23

50-17-2

Detail 21392098

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21392089

Intermediate - Food prep table in ware washing area near food trays and slicer being used as a seat. Employee sitting in prep table on her phone.

31A-09-4

Detail 21392095

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in room in between dining room and cook line blocked with trash can.

31A-11-4

Detail 21392087

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in room between dining room and cook line used for storing bottle of winded, bottle of degreaser and trash bags. In shake bar a dry soiled clothed stored in bottom of sink.

53A-01-7

Detail 21392088

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 21392079

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Detail 21392083

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 6 employees working at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21392090

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in room between dining room and cook line. No paper towels at bar sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21392081

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in shake bar. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21392093

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser stored in hand wash sink not labeled.

51-11-4

Detail 21392085

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 21392092

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table near food trays and slicer . Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21392080

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on food contact shelf in between containers and bottle of garlic Parmesan sauce. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21392096

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under glass upright coke reach in cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 21392091

Basic - Floor in disrepair in walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 21392086

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21392082

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men and women's restroom or bar sink area. No hand wash sign in shake bar.

12B-13-4

Detail 21392078

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in both upright glass reach in coolers. Drinks are open and half full. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21392076

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upright- onion rings, sweet potato fries, corn nuggets, pepper bites, fried green tomatoes and veggie Pattie's stored in upright freezer on cook line not covered. Upright- raw chicken 39F, chicken bites 39F, cooked chicken wings 40F- stored in upright cooler on cook line not covered.

06-07-5

Detail 21392084

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Thawing- raw chicken in bags 81F ( 1:55- 2:05 ).

36-27-5

Detail 21392094

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled on right side of fryer and behind equipment on cook line.

29-03-4

Detail 21392077

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface under upright glass coke reach in cooler.

21-09-4

Detail 21392097

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet soiled cloths stored on food contact surfaces at bar and kitchen areas.

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21002803

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Upon call back inspection Tamarah Campbell is manager on duty and has been in manager position for approximately four months. At time of the callback 7 food handlers working. No proof of Certified Food Manager (CFM) available. D6DDM Monroe Notified Time Extended

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20844912

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46° on ice less than 1 hr. Operator moved to reach in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 20844914

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20844909

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided a few. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 20844910

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. Repeat Violation

53B-03-5

Detail 20844913

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee has training through Grace Medical. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20844915

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 20844916

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack, purse, sweatshirt stored on shelf between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 20844911

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water in reach in cooler closest to walk in. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20433415

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 20433414

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for dish machine. Inspector provided a few chlorine test strips. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20433412

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.

53B-03-5

Detail 20433416

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has Servsafe food handlers training. It is not on the Florida approved list. Operator discarded certificate. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20433417

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on cutting board near fry station. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20433413

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on corner of make bar at end of the line. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site