The Beach Pit
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at The Beach Pit stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other St. George Island restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning pad in the employee sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Left a copy **Corrected On-Site**
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. Walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and seasoning container not identified.
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cold cups and carry out plates stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash on the cook line.
29-20-5
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. Grouper. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair,by drink machine.
36-17-5
50
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on the cook line two convenient ovens has been installed on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed plans were submitted to plan review in Tallahassee. The plans are still being reviewed at this time. Violation will be addressed at the next unannounced inspection.**Complied** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times,by the ice machine.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bucket inside the employee hand sink in the kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on the cook line two convenient ovens has been installed on the cook line. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Grouper walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
FL-55
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment will setup the sink and used that to sanitize their equipment until dish-machine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee coughed sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughed in his glove and failed to remove his gloves a wash his hands.
12A-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee cleaned the can opener blade doing my inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on the cook line employee hand use to dump ice in the hand sink.
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. Group on the cook line reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of corned beef brisket on the walk in freezer floor and cooking oil on the floor underneath the prep sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on on oven door. Cook removed the tongs from the oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
06-01-5
50
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 22 live roaches found in the following locations: observed 1 live roach on the microwave door in the kitchen next to employee hand sink, observed 10 live roaches around the wheel casing of the ice machine in the back prep area, observed 3 live roaches between wood next to the light switch in back prep area, observe 8 live roaches around the security camera by the electrical panel. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises in the following locations 20 or more inside mouse and insect glue trap underneath employee hand sink on the cook line observed 20 or more in two additional mouse and insect glue trap underneath the ice machine in the back prep area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
70
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
61
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Beach Pit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Beach Pit on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Beach Pit?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Beach Pit.
How does The Beach Pit compare to other restaurants in St. George Island?
The Beach Pit most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. George Island average of 82.
Has The Beach Pit's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Beach Pit have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Beach Pit means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Beach Pit inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Beach Pit is inspected around three times per year on average.
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