SANDCASTLES RESTAURANT
4000 S SANDESTIN BLVD, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · (850)267-9500
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice stored in sink at bar on right of sushi bar. Employee melted ice from sink.
Small amount of Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at chute location. Manager called technician to come clean unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sushi bar- reach in freezer- beef, cooked shrimp, salmon placed in zip lock bags or wrapped in plastic not labeled.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Vacuumed sealed packaged diced tuna 37F.
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. Diced tuna 37F.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk in cooler- ROP Tuna 36F thawed in side bag.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket- quaternary solution 450-500 PPM. Chef had employee correct to 200 PPM.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cutting knife/blade stored on hand wash sink at pizza bar. Chef had employee remove knife and send to warehouse washing location.
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- ROP tuna 36F thawed in packaging. See stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A few ceiling tiles dusty at entrance of kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on food contact surface. Chef removed cleaner and sanitized food contact surface.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Chef called maintenance to come and repair freezer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.