Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts
17458 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 · Permanent Food Service · License 1305504
What drove the grade
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitNov 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Chlorine dishmachine sanitizing solution testing +200ppm. Operator corrected issue at the time of inspection, dishmachine testing 100ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Plate used to dispense breader. Operator removed plate from the breader container at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of cook line reach-in-cooler.
Operator cleaned water at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Multiple CO tanks not adequately secured in the bar and close to walk in coolers area. Operator appropriately secured tanks at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
D68Complaint inspection7 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
Pipe has been repaired, no sewage on ground.
Administrative complaint
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Pizza station: mozzarella 50°F, per manager cheese in cooler approximately 90 mins. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
Broken/disconnected drain pipe behind building, sewage from hand wash sinks drain on ground.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled bottle of unknown green liquid, employee discarded liquid at time of inspection. Unlabeled bottle of all purpose cleaner.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for 2 servers and 1 cook.
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Establishment charging a "resort fee" on bill, not disclosed on menu.
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Hole in back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Water damage above server station hand wash sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.