How many restaurants are in Destin, Florida?

There are 265 restaurants tracked in Destin, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Destin?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Destin is 95.2 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Destin, Florida

Okaloosa County · 265 restaurants

Destin bills itself as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," and its charter fishing fleet at HarborWalk Village still supplies much of the fresh Gulf seafood served at the city's 260+ restaurants. Once a sleepy fishing town, Destin has become one of the Panhandle's biggest tourist draws thanks to its emerald-green water and white-sand beaches, with Destin Commons and the Harbor Boulevard waterfront now packed with restaurants catering to summer crowds. The seasonal tourist economy means the city's dining scene swells dramatically each summer before quieting for the winter months.

265

Restaurants

70.0%

A-Rated

95.2

Avg Score

933

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

265

Graded restaurants

263

Inspection records

933

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Destin looks stronger than average on current grade mix, but individual inspection timelines still matter more than a citywide headline.

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About Dining in Destin

Of Destin's 263 graded restaurants, 70.0% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 1.1% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 3 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Destin is 95.2 out of 100, based on 933 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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