THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN

Name: THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN
Address: 1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST, DESTIN, FL, 32541, US
Rating: 92

1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST, DESTIN, FL 32541

License #5601241

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92 Grade B / 100

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THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN in DESTIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 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 April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 2 major, 5 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler ceiling with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Tray of shucked ousters stored in walk in beer cooler not covered. Employee covered oysters with plastic wrap during inspection.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in upright freezer on 2nd line. Drink in walk in freezer top shelf. Employee removed and discarded drinks during inspection.
[35A-11-4] Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed food in bowls in animal houses on porch to front entrance on both sides.

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