Panama City Beach, Bay County

SANDPIPER BEACON BEACH RESORT RESTAURANT

17403 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

FoodNon-Seating

Latest violations

No violations

May 26, 2026

City

Panama City Beach

County

Bay

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 24465046

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Per operator classes are scheduled. Time Extended

Mar 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

14-15-4

Detail 24461064

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fries stored in Home Depot buckets.

35A-05-4

Detail 24461067

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in dry storage by clip board. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24461066

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 24461073

High Priority - 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.

53B-01-5

Detail 24461075

Intermediate - 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 Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24461072

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24461071

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair around three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24461074

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old like substance on chest freezer gasket.

35B-03-4

Detail 24461070

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

22-16-4

Detail 24461069

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple unused reach in coolers with soiled interiors.

33-31-5

Detail 24461068

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers in establishment.

14-17-4

Detail 24461065

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with peeling/chipping paint.

Jul 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

27-12-4

Detail 23855670

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Per manager on duty, water was shut off by hotel maintenance approximately 10 minutes prior. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23855663

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 23855668

High Priority - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 23855666

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled French fry cutter on wall

36-34-5

Detail 23855669

Basic - 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.

08B-38-4

Detail 23855664

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor by front door.

36-50-4

Detail 23855667

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soiled shelf in back storage area.

36-10-4

Detail 23855665

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Soft spot in floor in front of three compartment sink. Soiled floors in front of walk-in cooler.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 23731180

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.upon inspection observed multiple reach in freezers with ice buildup inside.

42-01-4

Detail 23731181

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22178724

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22178721

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 22178722

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.

35B-02-4

Detail 22178723

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over the slicer and potato cutter.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21861982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed ice machine and soda gun at tiki bar with mold like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 21861983

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired June of 2022.

13-02-4

Detail 21861980

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with hat on but does not have hair pulled up off shoulders.

35B-01-4

Detail 21861981

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath outside back door. Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 21276517

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-12-5

Detail 21276516

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open container. Employee put lid on cup. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21276514

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed outside door in hallway has over 2" gap beneath. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21276515

Basic - Hood vent soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed hood vent with accumulation of grease.

10-08-5

Detail 21276513

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bottom of ice bin with handle in ice. Employee took ice scoop out. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

35A-03-4

Detail 20928282

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under 3 compartment sink and dry storage area outside walk in cooler. Manager swept up and threw away. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20928284

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior back door of snack bar entrance to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20928283

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed cup being used for ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 20354558

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at sink in bar.

22-20-5

Detail 20354556

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in bar area with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20354557

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in outer door at back entrance.

36-22-4

Detail 20354552

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in floor behind the bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 20354554

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored in the floor of walk in.

10-08-5

Detail 20354553

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice.

35B-05-4

Detail 20354559

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed rider windows with no screens in place to keep out flies.

29-17-4

Detail 20354555

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at second soda gun holster near restrooms.