BLUE DUNES GRILL
9011 E HWY 98, DESTIN, FL 32550
License #7601701
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Solid Health Score
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BLUE DUNES GRILL in DESTIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 14, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [16-37-1] 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.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- [08B-36-4] 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.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in kitchen and at bar are not working. Technician is on site working on kitchen ice machine.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a Pack of crackers with condensation water splatter.
- [28-02-4] 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..
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BLUE DUNES GRILL looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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