Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Panama City Beach sits at 84, putting Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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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. No proof for cook **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Per operator classes are scheduled. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low reach in: hot dogs 47F, cooked chicken 48F, per employee items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low reach in: hot dogs 47F, cooked chicken 48F, per employee items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fries stored in Home Depot buckets.
14-15-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in dry storage by clip board. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. No proof for cook **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers in establishment.
33-31-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair around three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old like substance on chest freezer gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple unused reach in coolers with soiled interiors.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with peeling/chipping paint.
14-17-4
33
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Per manager on duty, water was shut off by hotel maintenance approximately 10 minutes prior. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced American cheese 52F, hot dogs 52F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced American cheese 52F, hot dogs 52F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled French fry cutter on wall
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in back storage area near A/C. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of front door. Grease accumulation on hood vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor by front door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soiled shelf in back storage area.
36-50-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Soft spot in floor in front of three compartment sink. Soiled floors in front of walk-in cooler.
36-10-4
47
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.upon inspection observed multiple reach in freezers with ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine and soda gun holster behind bar with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over the slicer and potato cutter.
35B-02-4
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed ice machine and soda gun at tiki bar with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with hat on but does not have hair pulled up off shoulders.
13-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath outside back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired June of 2022.
50-09-4
78
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open container. Employee put lid on cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed outside door in hallway has over 2" gap beneath. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood vent soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed hood vent with accumulation of grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bottom of ice bin with handle in ice. Employee took ice scoop out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant.
How does Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort 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 Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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