SANDPIPER BEACON BEACH RESORT RESTAURANT
17403 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections trending down, 39 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in dry storage by clip board.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025054974 | Jul 8, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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 for cook
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fries stored in Home Depot buckets.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in dry storage by clip board.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low reach in: hot dogs 47F, cooked chicken 48F, per employee items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low reach in: hot dogs 47F, cooked chicken 48F, per employee items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
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 for cook
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair around three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old like substance on chest freezer gasket.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple unused reach in coolers with soiled interiors.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers in establishment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with peeling/chipping paint.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Per manager on duty, water was shut off by hotel maintenance approximately 10 minutes prior.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced American cheese 52F, hot dogs 52F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced American cheese 52F, hot dogs 52F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled French fry cutter on wall
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in back storage area near A/C. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of front door. Grease accumulation on hood vents.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor by front door.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soiled shelf in back storage area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Soft spot in floor in front of three compartment sink. Soiled floors in front of walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.upon inspection observed multiple reach in freezers with ice buildup inside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine and soda gun holster behind bar with mold like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over the slicer and potato cutter.
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.