CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
3796 E HWY 98, DESTIN, FL 325413702
License #5600647
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in DESTIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 18, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [53A-03-7] 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/. Austin Marler 2-12-21. Test is scheduled for May 19 at 11:00 am.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Prepared salads stored in walk in cooler near glass reach in doors in covered.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table at breader station. Employee removed drink from table.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF 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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