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SANDCASTLES RESTAURANT

4000 S SANDESTIN BLVD, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · (850)267-9500

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats168
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7600598
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice stored in sink at bar on right of sushi bar. Employee melted ice from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Vacuumed sealed packaged diced tuna 37F.
High priority/01B-03-5/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. Diced tuna 37F.
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk in cooler- ROP Tuna 36F thawed in side bag.
High priority/01B-03-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket- quaternary solution 450-500 PPM. Chef had employee correct to 200 PPM.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A few ceiling tiles dusty at entrance of kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on food contact surface. Chef removed cleaner and sanitized food contact surface.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Chef called maintenance to come and repair freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 29, 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.