Holiday Inn Express & Suites Destin-Miramar Beach
10861 Highway 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 · Permanent Food Service · License 7601941
What drove the grade
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 complaint inspection1 high priority, 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-22
- Extension granted on Oct 16Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Observed no manager certification for PIC or for establishment. GM has taken the test and is awaiting results.
More time given
No certified food manager for establishment.
Observed no CFM for establishment. GM took test and is awaiting results.
More time given
- First visitAug 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Intermediate5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
Apples stored on buffet service line not wrapped.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Sink blocked with floor fan. Employee removed fan from sink.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water under and in front of upright freezer in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed black mold like substance on wall of dining room behind loose wall paper.
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.