Sandpiper Ice Cream Store

17403 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sandpiper Ice Cream Store, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sandpiper Ice Cream Store's latest score of 78 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Adjusted to create air gap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-47-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for Ben Brower. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk open and held overnight without date marked on container. Employee wrote date on milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cash register. Employee added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water at room temperature.

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandpiper Ice Cream Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandpiper Ice Cream Store on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandpiper Ice Cream Store?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandpiper Ice Cream Store.

How does Sandpiper Ice Cream Store compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Sandpiper Ice Cream Store most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Sandpiper Ice Cream Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandpiper Ice Cream Store have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandpiper Ice Cream Store 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 Ice Cream Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sandpiper Ice Cream Store is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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