Beach Diner
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Beach Diner 13 times, with records going back to 2023. Beach Diner was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Atlantic Beach restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Manager will have employee clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed House made cheese spread not date marked. Manager stated cheese was made on Thursday from previous week. Manager placed date mark on cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored above reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket in disrepair on reach in cooler located on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans on cook line and in prep area dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket. Manager hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed restrooms out of order. Manager stated that they have plumbing issues due to excessive paper towels in pipes and they only block the restrooms Monday thru Thursday. The establishment does have family restroom available. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed Family bathroom used by employees without covered receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed establishment using family restroom for all customers and employees without employee hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed commercially packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in table top ice cooler Feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cut cherry tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); House made ranch dressing (49F - Cold Holding). Observed no ice in bin water temperature 45F. Employee placed ice in holding bin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed commercially packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above food storage. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler door gaskets torn on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line in flip top cooler Diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (48F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Manager placed ice bags on TCS items. Observed in walk in cooler Raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding). Employee was putting up delivery and had door open. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb located on cook line near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on case of food. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets torn in flip top coolers at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink next to dish machine. Inspector will provide copy of hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans on cook line dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry. Manager removed mop and stored properly to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to silverware. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles. Dish Machine line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on soiled edge of ice machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gaskets. Prep line.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of microwave.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dusty ceiling In walk in cooler.
36-52-4
55
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
32
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pulling back her hair and then handled cleaned equipment on cook line. After reviewing with employee she washed her hands and changed her gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in back prep table near warewashing area moving a trash can and then handled plated food without washing his hands and changing his gloves. After reviewing with employee he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (55F); cream cheese (60F) in stand alone glass cooler in server station. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler approximately 30 minutes ago from walk in cooler. Manager moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located at the end of the cook line near the warewashing area. Hose attached to bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand alone glass cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. Cooler located in server station. Buildup of ice on coils. Manager will not use unit until unit is properly working. Food stored in cooler will be kept in walk in cooler. Service person was called during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet cups stacked together in drink station near warewashing area. Cups are not properly air drying. Reviewed policy with manager.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main stand alone freezer doors gaskets are torn. Freezer located in back prep/storage room. Cooler door gaskets are torn in prep station on cook line. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven heavily soiled with grease buildup. Oven located at the end of the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door frame and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dishmachine soiled with black mold like substance
36-27-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beach Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beach Diner on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beach Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beach Diner.
How does Beach Diner compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Beach Diner most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Beach Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beach Diner have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beach Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Beach Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beach Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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