Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE BEACH HOUSE

4009 S SANDESTIN BLVD · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3651753
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13474710
DBPR license7600673

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side at mop sink.

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line near breaker station. Sink blocked with trash can. Employee removed trash can from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided chlorine test strips to establishment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near prep area and mop sink. Corrective was not taken during inspection.

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a watch or bracelet while engaged in food preparation.

#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses near ice machine and walk in cooler.

#3Basic10-14-5

Basic – Metal food trays stored on floor between breader station and hand wash sink on cook line in between uses.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near kitchen entry across from dish machine. Provided establishment with hand wash handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes stored in upstairs walk in cooler not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.