Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
17458 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts has been emergency-closed twice for roach activity, on January 8, 2025 and October 30, 2024. The 250-seat restaurant in Panama City Beach accumulated 143 violations across 32 inspections, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, consistent with Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing and food contact surface violations were recurring findings, cited across multiple recent inspections. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during a March 2025 routine inspection. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection that found 5 violations—including hand washing and food contact surface deficiencies—and was completed with no further action required. The facility showed compliance after the January 2025 emergency closure, with a July 30, 2025 callback inspection recording zero violations, but subsequent inspections in July and October 2025 documented new violations in hand washing procedures and food contact surfaces.
Most recent closure: January 8, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025003501 | $800.00 | Jan 8, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 6--2024064944 | $400.00 | Oct 30, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 6 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach last shut down?
- Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach was last shut down on January 8, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach had?
- Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach find?
- Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on October 8, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach been fined?
- Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort's Coconuts in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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