PIZZA BY THE SEA
PIZZA BY THE SEA located in MIRAMAR BEACH has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
Watercolor Way
Florida
Walton County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/5/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13511157
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near front counter. Manager had employee secure CO2 tanks. Corrected On-Site
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under used pizza cutter and butter brush. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink. Quaternary solution 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler on pipes near walk in freezer door and on bottom of walk in freezer door.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in employee bathroom area of the establishment.
- 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 118F (2:30-3:30) reheated 169F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. 3 compartment sink quaternary 0 ppm.
11/3/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13510887
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10924246
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 4 int, 1 basic
- 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**
9/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8830327
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8791461
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 5 int, 2 basic
- 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.