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Sandcastles Restaurant

4000 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
American
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Sandcastles Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued due to adulteration of food product” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Miramar Beach sits at 81, putting Sandcastles Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Vacuumed sealed packaged diced tuna 37F. **Repeat Violation**
01B-03-5
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. Diced tuna 37F. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
82
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket- quaternary solution 450-500 PPM. Chef had employee correct to 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk in cooler- ROP Tuna 36F thawed in side bag.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cutting knife/blade stored on hand wash sink at pizza bar. Chef had employee remove knife and send to warehouse washing location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Walk in cooler- ROP tuna 36F thawed in packaging . See stop sale.
06-09-1
64
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A few ceiling tiles dusty at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on food contact surface. Chef removed cleaner and sanitized food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Chef called maintenance to come and repair freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
82
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber stored in hand wash sink in sushi bar area. Employee removed scrubber from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station. Manager printed and hung hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandcastles Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandcastles Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandcastles Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to adulteration of food product” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandcastles Restaurant.

How does Sandcastles Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?

Sandcastles Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar Beach average of 81.

Has Sandcastles Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandcastles Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandcastles Restaurant 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 Sandcastles Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sandcastles Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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