Panama City Beach, Bay County

MIKE'S CAFE AND OYSTER BAR

17554 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 324132050

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Apr 14, 2026
City
Panama City Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24512252

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster cooler: feta 50F, per employee feta in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steamer station: casserole cream sauce 122F at 3:38pm per employee reheating since 1pm. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24512250

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster cooler: feta 50F, per employee feta in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03E-02-5

Detail 24512247

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steamer station: casserole cream sauce 122F at 3:38pm per employee reheating since 1pm. See stop sale.

51-11-4

Detail 24512249

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Secured during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-16-4

Detail 24512251

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Bags of linens stored outside. Linens moved inside during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24512253

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 24512248

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Oyster station cooler has sections missing from interior lining. Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 24512254

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Inside storage room under office. Moved outside during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-24-5

Detail 24152607

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Rockefeller mix in walk-in cooler dated 10-20, not used by 10-28. See stop sale.

41-17-4

Detail 24152609

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in bottle in grill area not labeled. Per manager bottle contains glass cleaner. Bottle labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24152610

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area.

36-17-5

Detail 24152612

Basic - Flooring in disrepair in outside walk-in cooler, metal detached/coming up. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24152608

Basic - Ice buildup in seafood walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 24152611

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Oyster station reach in cooler has sections missing from interior metal lining.

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

01B-03-5

Detail 23715418

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cold hold- upright- ROP mahi 38F, ROP red fish 41F thawed in sealed package.

01C-03-4

Detail 23715420

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23715411

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided test strips to establishment. Corrected On-Site

01C-07-4

Detail 23715413

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service.

22-20-5

Detail 23715409

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine soiled at bottom chute .

06-09-1

Detail 23715408

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cold hold- upright- ROP mahi 38F, ROP red fish 41F thawed in sealed bag. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23715419

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar.

08B-49-4

Detail 23715410

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on shelf in walk in beer cooler under milk.

36-17-5

Detail 23715414

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23715417

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frog legs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23715407

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 23715415

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in some cold holding units.

31B-04-4

Detail 23715412

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to prep table and tortilla chips.

21-30-4

Detail 23715416

Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Wet cloth stored under lettuce bin in reach in cooler on bottom.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 8

08B-56-4

Detail 23233682

High Priority - Bottles stored in ice used for drinks. Observed 4 bottles of mixers at bar stored in ice used for drinks. Bartender removed bottles, melted ice and restocked. Corrected On-Site

03D-01-5

Detail 23233685

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed gumbo 52F in walk in cooler. Manager states made yesterday and held overnight. Manager also threw product away.

01B-36-5

Detail 23233680

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed gumbo 52F in walk in cooler. Manager states made yesterday and held overnight. Manager also threw product away.

50-17-3

Detail 23233687

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23233683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over salad dressing in walk in cooler outside and raw shrimp stored over bread in reach in cooler in steam area. Employees moved all raw products to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23233684

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags dated with wrong dates.

31A-09-4

Detail 23233681

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of spoons in hand wash sink next to dish area. Manager removed.

23-03-4

Detail 23233686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler in oyster bar area with build up of dust on ceiling next to vents.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22581414

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over crab cake mix in reach in drawer cooler. Employee put crab cakes in top drawer. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22581413

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-26-1

Detail 22116996

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22116991

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.

14-01-5

Detail 22116997

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense frozen vegetables. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22116993

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper still in ROP packaging without opening in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22116995

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager had employee put cases on shelves. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22116992

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between pans and cutting board on open top refrigerator. Employee removed knife and put in dish are. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22116994

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed convection oven with build up of food debris.

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 21692000

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored over raw shrimp and raw swai. Employee moved eggs to another cooler. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21692005

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all tags not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21692004

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris.

11-26-1

Detail 21692002

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.

10-06-5

Detail 21692003

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed soufle cups in shrimp, crab and cheese mixture. Employee threw out soufle cups and added spoons with handle. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21692001

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed soup spoons and tea spoons with food surface side up. Employee put gloves on and turned correct way. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21691999

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 bins in back not labeled with product inside. Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 21350739

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ice from condenser unit dripping down and covering 2 cases of catfish, 2 cases of clam strips and 1 case of red fish in walk in freezer with ice.

01C-03-4

Detail 21350732

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21350738

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used in ice bin to scoop ice at bar.

51-11-4

Detail 21350733

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks in back next to bag in the box cokes not secured.

08B-38-4

Detail 21350735

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a dressing, cheese and cocktail sauce stored on floor in salad walk in. Repeat Violation

08B-52-4

Detail 21350734

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed ice from condenser unit dripping down and covering 2 cases of catfish, 2 cases of clam strips and 1 case of red fish in walk in freezer with ice.

10-01-5

Detail 21350736

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup in Parmesan cheese used for portioning.

02D-01-5

Detail 21350737

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers of food in dry storage with no label on container. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20867157

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed a case of raw chicken stored on top of key lime pie in walk in. Manager moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20867158

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20867161

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ranch dressing stored in walk in cooler. Manager picked up and put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20867159

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab claws in reach in freezer not covered and portioned coleslaw in walk in not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20867160

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers in prep area that did not have a label.

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08B-56-4

Detail 20527885

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed personal water bottle stored in drink ice bin.

01B-03-5

Detail 20527888

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored under dripping water line in walk in freezer. Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 20527887

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

40-06-5

Detail 20527883

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored with food items.

08B-38-4

Detail 20527884

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables on floor in cooler.

08B-52-4

Detail 20527886

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed 2 cases of salmon, 1 case of Swazi and 1 case of pies. See stop sale. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20527889

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs not covered in walk in freezer and spinach mix for oysters uncovered. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site