Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
70
Score
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts' latest score of 70 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. dispenser nozzles soaking in bucket of hot water stored in hand sink at bar. Manager removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in server/expo location. Manager stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Door gasket on walk in freezer soiled and in disrepair.
14-10-4
70
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 6 live, small flying insects found around bar soda nozzles . **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Pizza station: shredded cheddar 58/53F at 11:47am, per manager since 7:30am, see stop sale. hollandaise 62F, tuna dip 53F, per manager in pizza cooler over night, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station: shredded cheddar 58/53F at 11:47am, per manager since 7:30am, see stop sale. hollandaise 62F, tuna dip 53F, per manager in pizza cooler over night, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by back door.
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over dish pit area, over cook line hand wash sink, and over server station hand wash sink.
36-32-5
58
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall in service area and four live on floor under tables in kitchen. Manager killed all and clean and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over sausage in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles and soda holsters at bar with mold like substance in them.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor in prep area of kitchen and one dead inside reach in cooler. Manager cleaned up dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
64
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 13 live roaches in the following areas: 6 on floor next to salad make cooler, 6 on floor of dish area and 1 on floor of bar area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over queso. Manager moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Employee changed out sanitizer. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 inside reach in cooler in kitchen, 5 on floor by salad make cooler in kitchen and 8 on dish area floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Ambient shell eggs 44/45F , sliced cheese 46/45, butter 45, shredded cheese 45/46F ( Per manager less than 4 hrs. ) Produce and beer delivery to walk in cooler during the inspection. Manager advised to monitor walk in cooler temperatures closely to ensure that TCS foods are cold held at or below 41F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Eggs shelled ambient 45F and butter 50F. No cheese in cooler at this time. Employee moved product inside to reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of (Raid)on the cook line.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling arbor stand up double door reach in cooler.
36-24-5
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. Mahi,group,snapper. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager clean ice machine doing inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa in walk in cooler with no date mark held overnight. Employee marked salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Observed grouper and mahi thawed in bags.
06-09-1
70
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored over fully cooked chicken tenders. Employee removed and put raw chicken in separate reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook cracking raw eggs then touching other equipment and plates. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Restaurant serves eggs under cooked.
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp stored on floor in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around seal of walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts.
How does Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts 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 Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts is inspected around five times per year on average.
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