Blue Dunes Grill
9011 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32550 · Permanent Food Service · License 7601701
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 17 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-10
- Administrative complaint on Aug 14, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
Observed no condensation leaking from ceiling or vents in kitchen.
Administrative complaint
- First visitAug 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed a Pack of crackers with condensation water splatter.
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chef went to commissary kitchen and picked up both chlorine and quaternary test strips.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed a pack of crackers sealed in Plastic with water splatter from condensation leak from ceiling. Employee removed food items off of food contact surface and from affected area and placed on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Ice machine in kitchen and at bar are not working. Technician is on site working on kitchen ice machine.
Fixed on the spot
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
Observed condensation from ceiling, light shield and AC vents dripping onto floor in buckets, and on food contact surface table. Observed water splatter on a pack of crackers sealed in plastic. Do not use affected food area until repairs are made..
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.