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FAT CLEMENZA'S

12273 EMERALD COAST PKWY W STE-101, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850.650.5980

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats173
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7601642
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in 2nd kitchen near mop sink.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at pizza bar.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ware wash area. Provided establishment with hand wash print out.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Observed establishment submitted some forms however paperwork was incomplete on the application. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady) . Plans have been submitted and 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · At time of the callback PR with seating change submitted and under review. DM notified Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Observed no proof of seating evaluation being submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady), plans submitted, 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · At time of the callback PR with seating change submitted and under review. DM notified Time Extended
Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Observed establishment submitted some forms however paperwork was incomplete on the application. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady) . Plans have been submitted and 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Observed no proof of seating evaluation being submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Spoke to Andrea in plan review- ( covering for Ossian Brady), plans submitted, 2 deficiency letters have been sent to operator. Time Extended
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Observed establishment submitted some forms however paperwork was incomplete on the application. Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Observed no proof of seating evaluation being submitted. Time Extended
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. Establishment joined 2 establishments that were connected by a wall. Establishment has removed part of the wall and made a walk way. Provided establishment with plan review referral.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has increased square footage and seating from 54 to 163 by joining 2 establishments with a walk thru. Provided establishment with seating evaluation form and referral to plan review.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 soiled wet cloths stored on top of deep freezer by ice machine. Employee placed cloths in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip hanging over prep table and another hanging over steam well. Manager had employee removed fly strips from over food contact/preparation areas.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near ice machine.
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Employee placed paper towels at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under utensils and food bottles in kitchen.
Basic/21-05-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have deep groove marks.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on prep table next to make bar on cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dirty equipment next to ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under blue and yellow cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Stored food not covered. Pasta cooling and marinara stored in walk-in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Muscles/clams stored in zip lock back in walk in cooler not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.