BEACH PIT
49 W PINE AVE, Saint George Island FL 32328
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
NOV 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises in the following locations 20 or more inside mouse and insect glue trap underneath employee hand sink on the cook line observed 20 or more in two additional mouse and insect glue trap underneath the ice machine in the back prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023052791 | Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards,cook line and back prep area.
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. Tuna observed the box,and it stats to removed from package for thawing.
Hole in or other damage to wall in the men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning pad in the employee sink in the kitchen.
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. Left a copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
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. Grouper.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair,by drink machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cold cups and carry out plates stored on the floor.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash on the cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and seasoning container not identified.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on the cook line two convenient ovens has been installed on the cook line.
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times,by the ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bucket inside the employee hand sink in the kitchen area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on the cook line two convenient ovens has been installed on the cook line.
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. Grouper walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the kitchen and red bucket and steel wool in the sink.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed gratuity is not printed on the menu. Observed a receipt showing there is a 20% gratuity charge.
Single-service articles improperly stored in the back dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed smoke butts and brisket thawing at room temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season and flour containers not labeled back prep area.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment will setup the sink and used that to sanitize their equipment until dish-machine is repaired.
Employee coughed sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughed in his glove and failed to remove his gloves a wash his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee cleaned the can opener blade doing my inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on the cook line employee hand use to dump ice in the hand sink.
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. Group on the cook line reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of corned beef brisket on the walk in freezer floor and cooking oil on the floor underneath the prep sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on on oven door. Cook removed the tongs from the oven door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Sep 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by 22 live roaches found in the following locations: observed 1 live roach on the microwave door in the kitchen next to employee hand sink, observed 10 live roaches around the wheel casing of the ice machine in the back prep area, observed 3 live roaches between wood next to the light switch in back prep area, observe 8 live roaches around the security camera by the electrical panel.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises in the following locations 20 or more inside mouse and insect glue trap underneath employee hand sink on the cook line observed 20 or more in two additional mouse and insect glue trap underneath the ice machine in the back prep area.
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.