The Luau

5538 E Hwy 98, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
American
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The Luau has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting The Luau squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Angela Lee 5-7-19.
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees . Provided sign to establishment, manager laminated and hung sign above sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables, reach in coolers, and equipment soiled. Manager has scheduled a deep clean of establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Luau last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Luau on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Luau?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Luau.

How does The Luau compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?

The Luau most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miramar Beach average of 81.

Has The Luau's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Luau have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Luau 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 The Luau inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Luau is inspected roughly once per year on average.