PIZZA BY THE SEA
9375 US HWY 98 W STE 6-305 UNIT 9, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850-695-9429
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 43 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
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).
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.
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.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 200 ppm.
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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.
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/.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near expo location in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels.
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.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ceiling in employee restroom is not covered or smooth. Nails poking thru from roof.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured CO2 tank behind drink station.
Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing/broken near back kitchen door.
Objectionable odors in employee bathroom.
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior double door past the kitchen and office has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Excessive build up of dirt and food debris along base board, floors and under equipment.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 118F (2:30-3:30) reheated 169F.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. 3 compartment sink quaternary 0 ppm.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near front counter. Manager had employee secure CO2 tanks.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under used pizza cutter and butter brush. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink. Quaternary solution 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm.
Ice buildup in walk in cooler on pipes near walk in freezer door and on bottom of walk in freezer door.
Objectionable odors in employee bathroom area of the establishment.
Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce 119F (1:30-3:25). Reheated marinara to 190F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with 2 crates near ware wash area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Brian Brookshire hired over a year ago, observed no employee training certificates for any employees.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided establishment with written procedures to hold garlic butter on time.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards are heavily soiled/grooved at make bars.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- Marinara sauce 112F (9:30-1:19) reheat 188F (1:25).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food contact surface soiled by floor fan stored next to crockpot that holds hot marinara sauce.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Phone charger cord stored in hand wash sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in shared bathroom.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Food stored on floor. Case of shredded mozzarella stored on floor in walk in cooler near walk in freezer door.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at front counter blocked with fan. Employee removed fan from in front of sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks not secure on back side of drink station area.
Ceiling tiles missing in front of left side to walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Prep table legs in disrepair at prep table under wall ac unit and at expo.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Laminate flooring tiles in disrepair at back side exit door near upright glass reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from pizza oven door.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have stains in multiple areas of kitchen.
Clean linens stored on floor near employee restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses.
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.