Fairfield Inn & Suites Destin
19001 Emerald Coast Prky, Destin, FL 32541 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603406
What drove the grade
Food manager certification expired.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Trey Kerr 3-22-22 expired.
Basic3
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface under ice blocks on bottom of coffee maker.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed a cell phone and watch stored in middle of dish shelf on a cloth.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed license 6-1-26.
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler.
For reporting purposes only. 138406 expired 4-12-23.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.