Gulf Coast Burger CO
4348 Legendary Drive Suite B108, Destin, FL 32541 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603586
What drove the grade
Observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 6-1-2026.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection1 high priority, 3 intermediate (2 repeats), 7 basic (5 repeats)-29
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 1Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score51
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 1, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Observed no employee food training certificates for any employees.
- First visitJul 31, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 6-1-2026.
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Sink in treat prep kitchen blocked with employee sitting in chair.
Repeat violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed ice in bottom of hand wash sink at bar.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Raw Bulk ground beef sliced into portions in side packaging stored in container on shelf in walk in cooler not covered.
Food stored on floor.
Cases of grouper stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Crate of milk stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at bar.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface on drip mat under ice cream dispencers.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar on back wall behind chute and at right bottom corner of ice chute & front top of ice chute in kitchen ice machine.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.