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ACME OYSTER HOUSE

90 SEASCAPE DR UNIT 101, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850 837 9954

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats300
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602187
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- reach in cooler-oyster rock mix 51F, portion Lima bean 48F, portion potato soup 48F, portion mushroom soup 49F, portioned sliced turkey 49F, bag of sliced ham, turkey, cheese 49F. Make bar- potato salad 44F, Cole slaw 46F, shredded cheese 48F, shredded lettuce 49F.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags stapled together with 1 date instead of each tag dated. Manager corrected dates on tags during inspection.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeeze water bottle stored in sink at bar. Employee removed bottle from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Provided establishment with hand wash print out. Manager hung sign at sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Small amount of build up on interior of ice machine at chute in kitchen and at bar. Manager had employee clean both ice machines during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler- redfish 49F ( 11:30-12:00 ). Fish thawed inside vacuumed sealed bag.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer solution 150 ppm. Manager had employee correct solution to 200 ppm.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussion with manager on how tags are marked with last date sold not shucked date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water squeeze bottle stored in sink at bar. Employee removed bottle from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at barista and in kitchen, manager had employee protect ice and start cleaning ice machines during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler- redfish 49F ( 11:30-12:00 ). See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing in standing water- raw shrimp 52F (11:00-11:57). Employee placed shrimp in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed-Make bar/reach in cooler combo- (ambient 58F) sliced tomatoes 58Fm shredded cheese 58F, cut lettuce 56F, potato salad 57F, Cole slaw 55F, oyster soup 56F, corn and crab soup 56F, bagged oyster soup 57F, sliced ham 57F, sliced turkey 57F, sliced cheese and ham combo 58F, sliced cheese and turkey combo 58F ( all held overnight ). Cold hold- breaded station- tub oysters 47F (10:30-3:30). Prep area- Cold hold- upright- Cole slaw 44F ( overnight dated 8/16 ).
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed-Make bar/reach in cooler combo- (ambient 58F) sliced tomatoes 58Fm shredded cheese 58F, cut lettuce 56F, potato salad 57F, Cole slaw 55F, oyster soup 56F, corn and crab soup 56F, bagged oyster soup 57F, sliced ham 57F, sliced turkey 57F, sliced cheese and ham combo 58F, sliced cheese and turkey combo 58F ( all held overnight ). Cold hold- breaded station- tub oysters 47F (10:30-3:30). Prep area- Cold hold- upright- Cole slaw 44F ( overnight dated 8/16 ). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near end of cook line and ice machine at oyster bar.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 58F. Observed-Make bar/reach in cooler combo- (ambient 58F) sliced tomatoes 58Fm shredded cheese 58F, cut lettuce 56F, potato salad 57F, Cole slaw 55F, oyster soup 56F, corn and crab soup 56F, bagged oyster soup 57F, sliced ham 57F, sliced turkey 57F, sliced cheese and ham combo 58F, sliced cheese and turkey combo 58F ( all held overnight ). Cold hold- breaded station- tub oysters 47F (10:30-3:30). Prep area- Cold hold- upright- Cole slaw 44F ( overnight dated 8/16 ). Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below. Manager has put in a request for a technician.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in fish fry seasoning. Employee removed scoop from seasoning.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- reach in cooler-oyster rock mix 51F, portion Lima bean 48F, portion potato soup 48F, portion mushroom soup 49F, portioned sliced turkey 49F, bag of sliced ham, turkey, cheese 49F. Make bar- potato salad 44F, Cole slaw 46F, shredded cheese 48F, shredded lettuce 49F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- reach in cooler-oyster rock mix 51F, portion Lima bean 48F, portion potato soup 48F, portion mushroom soup 49F, portioned sliced turkey 49F, bag of sliced ham, turkey, cheese 49F. Make bar- potato salad 44F, Cole slaw 46F, shredded cheese 48F, shredded lettuce 49F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cold hold drawers heavily soiled on interior. Manager had employee start cleaning drawers immediately.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at oyster bar.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan stored in flour. Manager removed pan from flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Make bar lid at breading station in disrepair. Reach in cooler at make bar on cook line ambient 56F. Manager has a technician coming about today to repair.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use at bar near shucking station.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored in hand wash sink in ware washing area. Employee removed bottle from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in oyster bar, ware washing and cook line area are soiled on the interior.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface at breading station on cook line.
Basic/21-05-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 2 employees wearing bracelets and 1 employee also wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation in prep kitchen.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in beer cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- individually packaged raw ground beef 78F (10:30-11:30), Swazi 75F (10:30-11:32). Employee removed beef and fish and placed in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken tenders and mini meat pies stored in upright freezer on cook line not covered bags left open. Employee closed food bags in upright freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some Oyster tags blank, some tags marked with pre shuck date rather than 'Sold' date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Shell stock Iced in single bin at oyster bar from different Dealers- Webb's and Jim and Toni's ( commingled )
Intermediate/01C-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash room
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from walk in cooler #2 Beer / Oyster cooler condenser drip pan. Shell stock covered to protect from exposure to dripping water.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line Sanitizer buckets removed from floor during the inspection
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at utility sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine in oyster bar and small and large ice machine in kitchen are soiled on interior.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and speaker stored on food contact table in prep area.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in beer cooler, utility sink area and ware washing area by leaking sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen and on grill handle at oyster bar.
Basic/10-20-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Bin under sink catching water.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored next to utensils on food contact surface.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and flour.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple dry soiled cloths stored at make bars and oyster bar.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet soiled cloths stored at oyster bar, cook line and prep area on food contact tables.
Basic/21-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce bottles rice and flour no label.
Basic/02D-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.