Pizza by the Sea

88 Watercolor Way Ste# 107, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Pizza by the Sea, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 94, putting Pizza by the Sea squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom without self-closing door.

32-04-4

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on rear of self serve drink dispenser beside salad make table. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair, ice machine at back door.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching food inside sugar container. Operator properly stored scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and properly posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on ice maker above self serve drink dispenser and dish accumulation on equipment beside salad make table.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of cornmeal not labeled. Operator properly labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza by the Sea?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza by the Sea.

How does Pizza by the Sea compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Pizza by the Sea most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

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 one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza by the Sea 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 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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