Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

PIZZA BY THE SEA

9375 US HWY 98 W STE 6-305 UNIT 9 · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3733052
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771545
DBPR license7602153

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- upright glass- meatballs 50F ( 8-6-26 thru 8-10-26).

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- upright glass- meatballs 50F ( 8-6-26 thru 8-10-26). See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 200 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink and plans to contact their technician.

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 200 ppm. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chairs stored in front of hand sink at front counter. Employee removed chair from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate53A-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/.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near expo location in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ceiling in employee restroom is not covered or smooth. Nails poking thru from roof.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured CO2 tank behind drink station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 200 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink and plans to contact their technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing/broken near back kitchen door.

#6Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.