Bubba Gump Srimp Co.
14059 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603163
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection3 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 9 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Thawing- tubs of strawberries 30°F in hand wash sink at bar. Employee removed tubs of strawberries from sink.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
Employee filled paper towel dispenser.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line near breader station.
Employee placed soap in dispenser.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Pan of grapes stored in upright freezer not covered. Crab legs stored in pan in upright cooler not covered. Pan of mahi & shrimp stored on shelf in walk in cooler not covered.
Repeat violation
Food stored on floor.
Cases of shrimp, beef ribeye and mahi stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee placed mahi on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Bags of sugar, rice, flour & bread crumbs stored on floor in dry storage area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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 corn starch & seasoned flour in Dry storage area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, ceiling & fan equipment.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Soda gun dispenser at bar not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on metal that surounds chutes .
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Sliding doors and track to ice machine soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer.
Floor is raised up.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.