THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN
1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST, DESTIN, FL 32541
License #5601241
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Solid Health Score
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THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN in DESTIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 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 5, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 7 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 6 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 5, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 1 minor.
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THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN 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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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometers with chef. Inspector calibrated to 32F, chef 33F, took temp of tuna dip in reach in cooler- inspector temp was 45F, chef 57F.
- [16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 3 compartment sink- quaternary solution 150F.
- [35A-11-4] Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - observed food/water bowls and multiple cat houses provided outside on front entrance porch and on ground before porch and stairs.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar- Cold hold- reach in cooler- ambient 61F, shucked oysters 48F-53F ( 12:30-3:06). Cold hold- milk bath 48F ( 11:00-2:45). Cold hold- reach in cooler- raw tuna 45F, snapper 40F, tuna dip 45F (11:00-2:50). Cold hold- expo- left- Cole slaw 42F, right- coleslaw 47F ( 11:00-2:56).
- [08A-24-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed establishment breading chicken and seafood using same milk bath/egg wash and same breading flour. Chef corrected by utilizing 2 breakers and 2 baths/washes. Observed breaded grouper cooked prior to correction.
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