Fat Clemenza's
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Fat Clemenza's has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Fat Clemenza's latest score of 86 sits above the Miramar Beach average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in 2nd kitchen near mop sink.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at pizza bar.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ware wash area. Provided establishment with hand wash print out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
86
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed establishment submitted some forms however paperwork was incomplete on the application. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady) . Plans have been submitted and 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: At time of the callback PR with seating change submitted and under review. DM notified **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed no proof of seating evaluation being submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady), plans submitted, 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: At time of the callback PR with seating change submitted and under review. DM notified **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed establishment submitted some forms however paperwork was incomplete on the application. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady) . Plans have been submitted and 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed no proof of seating evaluation being submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady), plans submitted, 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed establishment submitted some forms however paperwork was incomplete on the application. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed no proof of seating evaluation being submitted. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.**Warning** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review. **Warning**
51-09-4
86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 soiled wet cloths stored on top of deep freezer by ice machine. Employee placed cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip hanging over prep table and another hanging over steam well. Manager had employee removed fly strips from over food contact/preparation areas. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near ice machine.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Employee placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under utensils and food bottles in kitchen.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have deep groove marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on prep table next to make bar on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dirty equipment next to ice machine .
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under blue and yellow cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pasta cooling and marinara stored in walk-in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Muscles/clams stored in zip lock back in walk in cooler not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near ware washing area blocked with dish and box. Employee removed dish and box from sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to outside near walk in cooler left open.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered chicken with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor unsealed by walk in cooler. Repairs are currently in process at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind ice bin.
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair between cove molding and wall. Wall in process of being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from ice and sent to ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
67
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Clemenza's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Clemenza's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Clemenza's?
Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Clemenza's.
How does Fat Clemenza's compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Fat Clemenza's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has Fat Clemenza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Clemenza's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fat Clemenza's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fat Clemenza's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Clemenza's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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