DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE BEACH HOUSE

4009 South Sandestin Boulevard
Florida, 32550
Walton County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10847067

  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ) expired 5-24-25. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed milk bottle at bar expired 5/24/25, in upright glass cooler milk bottle 4/18/25. See stop sale.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Will address previous warning on 60 day call back inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845948

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near kitchen entry and 2 ice machines downstairs. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 15 missing ceiling tiles in dry storage down stairs. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under ice buckets on food cart. ( cloths are soiled with food debris as well).
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while preparing food. Bar thunder wearing a watch and nail polish while preparing drinks.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler upstairs ambient 62F, Bar reach in cooler- 54F, downstairs walk in cooler 54F.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well filled with food no lids stored to right of handwashing sink with no splash guards.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Open bin of tortilla chips on floor on cook line near breader and fryer station. Repeat Violation
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- bagged guacamole 35F in standing water on prep table.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler, beer cooler and freezer downstairs has exposed insulation.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Loaves of bread stored in upright freezer on shelf not covered.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server came from outside to in side bar picked up a lime with bare hands and placed on a drink ordered for guest. Employee discarded food and bartender brought out tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw bacon in upright freezer.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ) expired 5-24-25. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ) expired on 5-24-25.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Downstairs walk in cooler- raw shrimp 50F, raw grouper 50F, raw chicken 50F, cooked shrimp 49F, fish dip 51F Milk 51F ( overnight). Upstairs walk in cooler- house honey mustard 46F, Cole slaw 58F, pasta 48 ( overnight). Bar Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ).
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs- house honey mustard 46F, Cole slaw 58F, pasta 48 ( overnight). Downstairs walk in cooler- raw shrimp 50F, raw grouper 50F, raw chicken 50F, cooked shrimp 49F, fish dip 51F Milk 51F ( overnight). Bar reach in cooler- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ). Upstairs walk in cooler- house honey mustard 46F, Cole slaw 58F, pasta 48 ( overnight) see stop sale. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ) see stop sale. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold hold- reach in glass cooler- bottled milk 57F (held over night ).
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in drain of hand wash sink on cook line near breader station. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. No paper towels at sink near steam well and upright cooler.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756807

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in hot rice. Cup stored in sugar. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in hallway at kitchen entry. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks stored in walk in cooler and upright freezer on shelves. Phone stored on food contact surface at breading station on top of cloth. Purse stored in prep table near expo. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Remoulade sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Coffee stored on floor by shelf nearest ware wash area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall through out kitchen.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses near ice machine.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing( lights not working) over bulbs on ceiling near expo station.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at prep table.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Trash bag used to line food-contact table at breading station. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in ware washing area and in kitchen entry hall. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upright reach in freezer- raw ground beef patty stored over raw bacon.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lettuce debris stored in drain of hand wash sink in between ware wash station and ice machine.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734115

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in sugar. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing from ceiling near kitchen entry. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board at make bar on cook line.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table in kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Pile of ketchup on floor at cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. House honey mustard dressing stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near kitchen entry. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in kitchen near expo.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 3 sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Trash bag used to line food-contact shelves under pans at breading station.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in ware washing area and through out kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on floor near mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sugar bin lid heavily soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with fan, dustpan and squeegee. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8561541

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in chips. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing near wear washing and kitchen entry. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, vents,monitors and wires heavily soiled with grease and dust over cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at wait station. Employee squeegeed the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks stored in upright freezer.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near breading station blocked with hose. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503638

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355768

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine with 0ppm chlorine reading.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8323861

  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking onto floor from ceiling in front of employee restrooms. Per operator, quotes obtained although no tentative start date. Observed customer restrooms also utilized by employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Upon callback Ceiling pipe observed leaking. Water contained at time of the callback. Work order in place . Operator instructed to not use the two downstair ice machines until the leaking ceiling (above and adjacent to the ice machines ) is fixed. **Time Extended**