The Luau
5538 E Hwy 98, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 · Permanent Food Service · License 7600631
What drove the grade
Food with mold-like growth.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (2 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 28, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
Observed Bag of shredded cheese stored in reach in cooler with green mold like growth. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Bag of shredded cheese due to green mold like growth.
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Box stored over sink. Manager removed box from sink.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bottom of chute.
Repeat violation
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.