Pizza by the Sea
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Pizza by the Sea has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up four times.
Pizza by the Sea's latest score of 61 falls below the Miramar Beach average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 118F (2:30-3:30) reheated 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. 3 compartment sink quaternary 0 ppm.
16-33-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under used pizza cutter and butter brush. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink. Quaternary solution 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler on pipes near walk in freezer door and on bottom of walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in employee bathroom area of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near front counter. Manager had employee secure CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
61
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce 119F (1:30-3:25). Reheated marinara to 190F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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. Employee Brian Brookshire hired over a year ago, observed no employee training certificates for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided establishment with written procedures to hold garlic butter on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with 2 crates near ware wash area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards are heavily soiled/grooved at make bars. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- Marinara sauce 112F (9:30-1:19) reheat 188F (1:25).
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food contact surface soiled by floor fan stored next to crockpot that holds hot marinara sauce.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Phone charger cord stored in hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in shared bathroom.
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of shredded mozzarella stored on floor in walk in cooler near walk in freezer door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
41
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have stains in multiple areas of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor near employee restroom.
21-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
74
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting birds heavily Soiled. Can opener blade and shaft soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice build up at bottom of walk in freezer door.
14-16-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathroom in clean and strong odor. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Exposed wood from missing tiles in employee restroom.
36-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop stored in corn meal with handle broken.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ovens heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food (peaches) stored in beer cooler at front outer. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken off make. Table lid and outer components rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in multiple areas . **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles o. Floor that transition to walk in cooler un level.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in guest bathroom behind sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough pro heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and cornmeal stored in bins not labeled.
02D-01-5
39
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.bleach stored next dishes on shelf.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and multiple cutting boards are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near front counter blocked with box of shirts and fan. Manager removed items from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Out side of reach in cooler and food contact shelves.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on the drink dispenser in dining room.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Guest restroom door soiled, toilet soiled. Employee restroom soiled and has a smell.
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Guest restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Small reach in cooler at expo ambient 58F, unit thermometer reading 47F.
36-51-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishes on dish rack soiled and stored on soiled surface near dish pit area.
24-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered bin for women in employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have deep grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones stored on food contact surfaces at expo.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door near office and dry storage has a gap in the middle that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles broken/missing in kitchen near pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind sink in guest restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Out side of kitchen trash can, out side non use reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In storage area floors not sealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In multiple areas in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled under equipment through out kitchen.
36-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks stored on cutting boards and food contact surfaces. Manager removed drinks and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza by the Sea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza by the Sea on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza by the Sea?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza by the Sea.
How does Pizza by the Sea compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Pizza by the Sea most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has Pizza by the Sea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza by the Sea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizza by the Sea 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 Pizza by the Sea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza by the Sea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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