Five Bay County Restaurants Slapped with Top-Priority Violations in State Inspections

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In Florida, restaurant owners aren’t obligated to display their inspection outcomes where customers can view them. Therefore, each week, we bring this data directly to you.

For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Bay County restaurants inspection website .

Below is the detailed report from the health inspections conducted across Bay County during the period between May 19-25, 2025. Kindly bear in mind that certain subsequent inspection updates might not have been incorporated into this list.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation states that an inspection report captures only a brief moment of the current conditions during the inspection. Conditions can vary from one visit to another; therefore, on any particular day, the number of violations observed might differ from those recorded in previous reports. Consequently, an inspection carried out on a specific date does not necessarily reflect the general state or ongoing condition of the facility over time.

To access comprehensive restaurant inspection information, please visit our website. Bay County restaurant inspection site .

Which Bay County eateries achieved flawless ratings in their health inspections?

All criteria were satisfied when these eateries were inspected between May 19-25, with no infractions noted.

• Bella Roma Tuscan Grill , 11535 Hutchinson Boulevard, Panama City Beach
• Chopsticks Oriental Food , 1812 State Route 77 Suite 108, Lynn Haven**
• Gulfside Food Service , 20225 West Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
• H20 Bar & Grill , 10901 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
• Sandbar Seafood Restaurant & Delicatessen , 275 State Route 79, Panama City Beach **
• The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant # 1395 , 2397 State 77, Panama City
• Waffle House Inc #1045 , 11128 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach **

Restaurants that flunked an initial inspection but passed during a subsequent check within the same week

What Bay County eateries were cited for high-priority infractions?

Chopsticks Oriental Food

1812 State Route 77 Suite 108, Lynn Haven

Scheduled check on May 19

A subsequent inspection is necessary: The violations warrant additional examination, yet they do not pose an imminent danger to the community.

There is one complete violation, featuring one critical infraction.

• High Priority — During the first inspection: - Cold-held foods meant for time/temperature control were not kept below 41°F. Specifically observed on the counter: - Raw shell eggs at 62°F, - Baby corn at 68°F—these have been out for more than four hours; employees noted this issue, triggering a stop-sale order. - Tofu also at 68°F, - Rice noodles at 70°F, - Water chestnuts at 71°F, - Bamboo shoots at 67°F, - Cabbage at 61°F—all of which had been left out for under three hours according to staff. This was marked as a Repeat Violation and issued a Warning. On follow-up inspection dated May 19th: - The same issues persisted where water chestnuts sat at 62°F, - And bamboo shoots cooled down to 57°F post 10:39 AM per management instructions; - Additionally, chopped cabbage stood at 52°F after being set aside from around 4 PM onwards. We discussed improved cooling methods using ice baths along with adhering strictly to timing protocols as key public health controls with the establishment’s operators. This situation has now received an extended timeframe for compliance adjustments.

Sandbar Seafood Restaurant & Delicatessen

275 State Route 79, Panama City Beach

Scheduled check on May 20

A subsequent inspection is necessary: The violations warrant additional examination, yet they do not pose an imminent danger to the community.

11 overall infractions, including five critical ones

• High Priority - four live, small flying insects found in kitchen area **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal products stored above or not adequately segregated from ready-to-eat foods. For instance, raw oysters were positioned above canned cooked crab meat.
• High Priority – The Sales Ban has been implemented because the food isn’t in a proper, intact state. Packaged commercially processed fish meant to stay frozen until usage was found thawed without having been taken out of the vacuum-sealed packaging. Red snapper in vacuum-sealed bags located inside the walk-in refrigerator must be reviewed as per the sales ban instructions.
• High Priority – A Stop Sale has been initiated for time/temperature controlled foods meant for safety reasons because of improper temperatures. These perishable goods were stored colder than required, with specific issues noted: Swiss cheese at 53°F, cheddar cheese at 53°F, raw scallops at 55°F, calamari at 56°F, and raw chicken at 55°F. The kitchen manager’s items left overnight in the cooler also fall under this Stop Sale notice; please review details accordingly.
• Critical Issue - Temperature Control for Food Safety: Cold-Held Items Above 41 Degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, the refrigerator temperatures are as follows: Swiss cheese at 53°F, cheddar cheese at 53°F, raw scallops at 55°F, calamari at 56°F, and raw chicken at 55°F. Additionally, observe temperature guidelines for overnight storage of kitchen manager items; refer to the stop sale list. **Alert**

Shores Grill and Bar Frozen Treats Store

9900 South Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach

Scheduled check on May 19

A follow-up inspection is necessary: The violations necessitate additional scrutiny, yet they do not pose an imminent danger to the public.

11 total infractions, including one critical violation

• High Priority - Improper storage of toxic substances/chemicals observed. Three chemical containers were placed on a tray near the handwashing sink.

The Deckhand Social

3901 Thomas Drive, Panama City

Scheduled check on May 20

A follow-up inspection is necessary: The violations warrant additional scrutiny, though they do not pose an imminent danger to the public.

13 overall infractions, including four critical ones

• High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. **Repeat Violation**
• High priority – A stop sale has been implemented for time/temperature controlled foods meant for safety reasons because of temperature misuse. The cold holding conditions were as follows: drawers containing sliced Maui at 58°F, grouper at 58°F, redfish at 56°F, raw ground beef at 56°F, mahi fillet at 58°F, and raw shrimp at 56°F (these items were all kept over ice) from 10:30 AM until 3:12 PM.
• High Priority – Temperature Control for Food Safety with Cold Holding Above 41 Degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding in drawers—Maui cuts at 58°F, Grouper at 58°F, Redfish at 56°F, raw ground beef at 56°F, Mahi fillet at 58°F, and raw shrimp at 56°F (all kept over ice) from 10:30 AM to 3:12 PM. Refer to stop sale notice. This is a Repeat Violation. Warning issued.
• High Priority - Missing vacuum breaker at hose connection or present on an attachment/fitting/spitter installed on the hose connector near the mop sink. This is a repeat violation.

Waffle House Inc #1045

11128 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach

Scheduled check on May 21

Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

There were six overall violations, including four that were of higher importance.

• High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes, scrub hands for approximately three seconds, and then handle clean silver ware.
• High Priority - Evidence of active roach infestation indicated by sighting live roaches. A single live specimen was observed near the office area. The manager promptly eliminated and disposed of the roach during the inspection. **On-Site Correction Made** **Warning Issued**
• High priority – A Stop Sale has been initiated for time/temperature controlled foods meant for safety reasons because of improper temperatures. The following items were found at incorrect temperatures: raw shell eggs at 51°F room temp., cooked mushrooms and various dairy products including milk, chocolate milk, buttermilk each at 50°F; also raw chicken, both types of steaks (T-bone and Delmonico), sliced ham, and pancake batter—all stored above safe levels—at 50°F as reported by the staff after being kept in the walk-in cooler overnight. Please refer to the stop sale document for more details.
• ### High Priority – Temperature Control for Food Safety - Ham: 46°F - Cooked Mushrooms: 46°F - Sliced Tomatoes: 48°F #### Walk-In Cooler: - Raw Shell Eggs: Ambient @ 51°F - Cooked Mushrooms: 50°F - Milk: 50°F - Raw Chicken: 50°F - Raw T-Bone Steak: 50°F - Raw Delmonico Steak: 50°F - Chocolate Milk: 50°F - Buttermilk: 50°F - Sliced Ham: 50°F - Pancake Batter: 51°F All items were stored overnight as reported by the operator. **Note:** This situation has been flagged with a "Stop Sale" order. **Warning**

Which organization conducts inspections of eateries in Florida?

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation carries out routine inspections and regulates restaurants. Meanwhile, the Department of Health investigates and controls outbreaks of illnesses caused by contaminated food from all types of eateries.

What steps should I take to report an unclean restaurant in Florida?

Should you encounter violations of state protocols, bring them to attention; subsequently, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will dispatch inspectors. You can contact the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or. file an online complaint about a restaurant's health code violations .

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What is the meaning of all that jargon used in Florida restaurant inspections?

Basic violations are those considered against best practices.

A warning Is released following an inspector documenting violations that require correction by a specific deadline or within a set number of days after receiving the inspection report.

An administrative complaint Is a type of legal proceeding initiated by the division. If there’s inadequate adherence following a warning, repeated offenses, or significant issues necessitating prompt intervention, the division might file an administrative complaint against the entity. As stated on their website: “It is crucial to rectify the infractions; however, consequences could still be imposed for those resolved beyond the specified warning period.”

An emergency order When a restaurant is shut down by an inspector, it’s due to an imminent danger to the public. In this case, the Director of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants has concluded that the business needs to cease operations immediately, and all relevant division licenses have been revoked to safeguard the health, safety, or well-being of the community.

Following an emergency closure or license suspension, a 24-hour follow-up inspection will be conducted.

The article initially appeared in The News Herald. Five Bay County eateries receive top priority violations during state inspections