THE BEACH HOUSE
4009 S SANDESTIN BLVD · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server came from outside to in side bar picked up a lime with bare hands and placed on a drink ordered for guest. Employee discarded food and bartender brought out tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw bacon in upright freezer.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ) expired 5-24-25. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ) expired on 5-24-25.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Downstairs walk in cooler- raw shrimp 50F, raw grouper 50F, raw chicken 50F, cooked shrimp 49F, fish dip 51F Milk 51F ( overnight). Upstairs walk in cooler- house honey mustard 46F, Cole slaw 58F, pasta 48 ( overnight). Bar Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ).
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs- house honey mustard 46F, Cole slaw 58F, pasta 48 ( overnight). Downstairs walk in cooler- raw shrimp 50F, raw grouper 50F, raw chicken 50F, cooked shrimp 49F, fish dip 51F Milk 51F ( overnight). Bar reach in cooler- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ). Upstairs walk in cooler- house honey mustard 46F, Cole slaw 58F, pasta 48 ( overnight) see stop sale. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ) see stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ).
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in drain of hand wash sink on cook line near breader station. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. No paper towels at sink near steam well and upright cooler.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near kitchen entry and 2 ice machines downstairs. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 15 missing ceiling tiles in dry storage down stairs. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface under ice buckets on food cart. ( cloths are soiled with food debris as well).
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while preparing food. Bar thunder wearing a watch and nail polish while preparing drinks.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler upstairs ambient 62F, Bar reach in cooler- 54F, downstairs walk in cooler 54F.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well filled with food no lids stored to right of handwashing sink with no splash guards.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Open bin of tortilla chips on floor on cook line near breader and fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- bagged guacamole 35F in standing water on prep table.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler, beer cooler and freezer downstairs has exposed insulation.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Loaves of bread stored in upright freezer on shelf not covered.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.