Charlie's Cafe
9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd Unit B4, Destin, FL 32550 · Permanent Food Service · License 7602271
What drove the grade
Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer for 3 compartment sink but has quaternary test strips. Inspector provided chlorine test strips to establishment.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Hand wash sink near mop sink and ware wash location has no hot water 76°F.
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/. Ricardo Noyes issued 3-30-21 expired.
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Kim Harvey hired about a year ago and Keyshawn Smith hired about 2 years ago.
Basic4
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drink mixing pitchers near front counter hand wash sink.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Left hot water faucet at hand wash sink in ware wash location near mop sink does not turn on.
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.
Employee purse/bag, keys, phone, headphones and Rubin cube stored on top of cases of plastic knives, forks and spoons on shelf near ice cream display.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.