Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant

17403 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
American
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

The Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant, located at 17403 Front Beach Rd in Panama City Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 23, 2026, with a score of 33. This inspection noted four critical, two major, and six minor violations. While the most recent inspection indicated a high-risk status, the facility's historical pattern across six scored inspections has mostly been low-risk.

6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
33
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
47
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair around three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old like substance on chest freezer gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple unused reach in coolers with soiled interiors.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers in establishment.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with peeling/chipping paint.
14-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fries stored in Home Depot buckets.
14-15-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in dry storage by clip board. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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.
01B-02-5
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.
03A-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)