THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN Health Score — Destin, FL

1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST, Destin, FL 32541

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 2
Inspected 8/5/2026
Destin avg 93 / 100
C
73 / 100
Fair

Several violations found. Worth reviewing before visiting.

2 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 1 minor issue

Inspected August 5, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 3% of restaurants in Destin. The city average ClearScore is 93 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
2
Moderate
4
Minor
1

Violations Found

  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices
  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory ×2
  • Moderate Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • Moderate Lighting in food prep, storage and service area
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Moderate Personnel clothing and habits; hair restraints

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Frequently Asked Questions

THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN received a ClearScore of 73/100 (Grade C) on its most recent inspection on August 5, 2026. 7 violations were noted.

THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN's inspection on August 5, 2026 uncovered 2 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 7 violations is detailed above.

THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN was last inspected on August 5, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN's ClearScore of 73/100 (Grade C) places it in the bottom 97% of Destin restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

The most recent inspection found 7 violations at THE BACK PORCH- DESTIN. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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