Best Pizza on the Beach
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
67
Score
Best Pizza on the Beach has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “establishment does not match most recent plans on file”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Panama City Beach restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water from hot water side of barista bar handwash sink. Maximum temperature of 74F reached on cold side.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment does not match most recent plans on file. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter area with gelato freezer, hot hold cabinets, reach in cooler. Observed barista bar with coffee maker, tea station, and ice bin. Previous establishment plans show hand wash sink in dish room, observed no hand wash sink in dish room. Verified with plan review plans have been submitted, not yet approved. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand wash sink near dish room.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook and 1 server on duty at time of inspection, no proof of food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
67
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment does not match most recent plans on file. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter area with ice cream freezer, meat slicer, hot hold cabinets, reach in cooler. Observed barista bar with coffee maker, tea station, and ice bin. Plans show hand wash sink in dish room, observed no hand wash sink in dish room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Operator has not submitted plans yet. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: No plans have been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: No plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment does not match most recent plans on file. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter area with ice cream freezer, meat slicer, hot hold cabinets, reach in cooler. Observed barista bar with coffee maker, tea station, and ice bin. Plans show hand wash sink in dish room, observed no hand wash sink in dish room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Operator has not submitted plans yet. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: No plans have been submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment does not match most recent plans on file. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter area with ice cream freezer, meat slicer, hot hold cabinets, reach in cooler. Observed barista bar with coffee maker, tea station, and ice bin. Plans show hand wash sink in dish room, observed no hand wash sink in dish room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Operator has not submitted plans yet. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: roasted peppers 70F, sausage 61F, ham 510 sliced tomatoes 60F, shredded mozzarella 55F, pizza sauce 59F, meatballs 68F, per employee items in cooler approximately 2 hours, moved to colder unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid stored on shelf over dough table. Employee removed item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment does not match most recent plans on file. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter area with ice cream freezer, meat slicer, hot hold cabinets, reach in cooler. Observed barista bar with coffee maker, tea station, and ice bin. Plans show hand wash sink in dish room, observed no hand wash sink in dish room. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris observed on back side of blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes stored in cook line hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sinks and bathroom hand wash sinks. All sinks restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. No proof of training for Crystal and Mathew
53B-13-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Urinal not flushing.
29-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in upright reach-in cooler near dish area.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over dough table. Employee moved drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Aug 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-09-4
82
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed no training done at this time. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Pizza on the Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Pizza on the Beach on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Pizza on the Beach?
Across the inspection record, “establishment does not match most recent plans on file” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Best Pizza on the Beach.
How does Best Pizza on the Beach compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Best Pizza on the Beach most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Best Pizza on the Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Pizza on the Beach have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Best Pizza on the Beach 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 Best Pizza on the Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Pizza on the Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.
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