Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE LUAU

5538 E HWY 98 · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3721772
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760265
DBPR license7600631

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. Observed Bag of shredded cheese stored in reach in cooler with green mold like growth. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bag of shredded cheese due to green mold like growth.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box stored over sink. Manager removed box from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Intermediate16-37-1

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

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bottom of chute. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)

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