PIZZA BY THE SEA

PIZZA BY THE SEA located in MIRAMAR BEACH has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Watercolor Way
Florida
Walton County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510887

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924246

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards are heavily soiled/grooved at make bars. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce 119F (1:30-3:25). Reheated marinara to 190F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with 2 crates near ware wash area.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Employee Brian Brookshire hired over a year ago, observed no employee training certificates for any employees. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided establishment with written procedures to hold garlic butter on time. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830327

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791461

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of shredded mozzarella stored on floor in walk in cooler near walk in freezer door.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- Marinara sauce 112F (9:30-1:19) reheat 188F (1:25).
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food contact surface soiled by floor fan stored next to crockpot that holds hot marinara sauce.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Phone charger cord stored in hand wash sink at front counter.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in shared bathroom.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.