Whales Tail Beach Grill
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
52
Score
Whales Tail Beach Grill is a restaurant located at 1373 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
39
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
26
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
52
Violations — Mar 16, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of shrimp stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pot of corn on the Cobb stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee placed lid over corn. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Order tickets stored in sink on cook line. Employee removed tickets from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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