Panama City Beach, Bay County

POMPANO JOE'S BAY COUNTY

16202 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jan 27, 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.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24329168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo on expo table 63F, approximately 3.5 hours per manager. Manager states items are held on 4 hour timer, no time marking, no written plan. Provided written plan template to manager during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03E-08-5

Detail 24329164

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans reheated to 148F. Beans returned to microwave for further heating. Heated to 168F. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 24329166

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing around dish pit area.

14-69-4

Detail 24329167

Basic - Ice buildup around walkin freezer door.

08B-12-5

Detail 24329165

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs uncovered in walkin cooler. Manager wraps item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24329170

Basic - Upstairs wait station has an exterior door with a gap at the threshold and sides.

36-10-4

Detail 24329169

Basic - Worm flooring in kitchen, patches of top layer missing, exposed concrete below.

Sep 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 23863497

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over cooked crab fingers in walk-in cooler. Crab fingers moved to top shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23863493

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Alfredo sauce 103F at 3:01 pm. Per manager product in holding since 11 am. Expo station: ranch dressing 46F, per manager over 4 hours in expo cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23863498

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo station: ranch dressing 46F, per manager over 4 hours in expo cooler. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 23863500

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 103F at 3:01 pm. Per manager product in holding since 11 am. See stop sale. twice baked potato 124F in hot hold sham. Per manager potatoes cooked approximately 20 minutes prior. Potatoes returned to oven for reheating during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23863495

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner stored over utensils and next to shrimp boil seasoning in dry storage area. Manager moved chemical at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23863492

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored with bowls and colanders. Manager moved bags to office during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23863496

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen.

35B-04-4

Detail 23863494

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Door removed behind upstairs bar to dry storage area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23863501

Basic - Stored food not protected. Soda syrups, jars of olives, bottled waters stored in dry storage area behind bar. Room no longer sealable with a door. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 23863499

Basic - Worn flooring in cook line area.

Feb 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23538922

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Machine primed at time of inspection, tested at 100ppm. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 23538913

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fry station make table: milk wash 45F, per employee milk wash on station over 4 hours. See stop sale. Broiler station make table: cooked pasta 45F, per employee pasta on station over 4 hour. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23538921

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station make table: milk wash 45F, per employee milk wash on station over 4 hours. See stop sale. Broiler station make table: cooked pasta 45F, per employee pasta on station over 4 hour. See stop sale.

01C-03-4

Detail 23538918

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 1 tag not marked.

01C-02-4

Detail 23538917

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Manager produced invoice showing oysters purchased during 1-18-25 but unable to produce tag.

41-17-4

Detail 23538919

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles in server station and bar, per manager bottles contain quaternary sanitizer and glass cleaner. Bottles labeled at time of inspection.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 23538923

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35B-01-4

Detail 23538916

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

10-12-5

Detail 23538920

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed debris and mold like substance inside ice scoop holsters. Scoops and holsters washed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 23538915

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In dish pit. Trash can placed by sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23538911

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of ice scoop holsters soiled. Manager had holsters washed at time of inspection. Cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

21-08-4

Detail 23538912

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in grill station tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution at time of inspection, tested at 400ppm.

45-02-4

Detail 23538914

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in expo area in recharge zone.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 23324956

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 10ppm. Manager called dishwasher machine representative to come out and fix. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23324955

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle full of bleach. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23324949

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine and ice scoop holder with mold like substance. Manager had employee clean both during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 23324953

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with holes.

24-08-4

Detail 23324951

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Camaros and cups stacked while still wet. Manager unstacked. Corrective Action Taken

35B-02-4

Detail 23324947

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light mounted over clean pans in back of kitchen and second bug light mounted over tea.

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22650979

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed scallops stored over ready to eat shucked oysters in shell. Manager moved scallops to another shelf. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 22650983

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags without date marked. Repeat Violation

02C-08-5

Detail 22650982

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed coconut shrimp and twice baked potatoes prepped and frozen but date not changed when pulled to thaw under refrigeration. Manager stated on pull thaw list yesterday and marked items correctly. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22650981

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in kitchen, at server station and at bar. Manager labeled all bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22650980

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice bin with mold like substance. Also bucket containing ice scoop had build up of food debris and dust. Manager took ice scoop and buckets to dish area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22650984

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpacks, phones and drinks stored in prep areas and on top of dry goods. Manager removed all items. Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 22456460

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

22-02-4

Detail 22456463

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Manager cleaned inside of ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22456458

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up large cambro in hand wash sink. Manager removed cambro. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22456457

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink liquid in spray bottle with no label. Manager wrote name of chemical on bottle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22456459

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys above food prep area and next to gloves. Manager had employee move items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22456461

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed small and large cambros stacked while still wet. Manager separated all cambros. Corrective Action Taken

24-18-4

Detail 22456462

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with food contact surface upright. Manager turned spoons with handle up. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21682628

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef loin and beef patties raw stored over ready to serve voodoo sauce. Manager removed sauce container to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21682631

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tarter sauce house made and tuna dip with a date marked more than 7 days- 12-31-22. Manager took to dish area. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 21682633

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a large cambro of tarter sauce and tuna dip marked more than 7 days in walk in cooler.

01C-03-4

Detail 21682627

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not marked with last day of service.

11-27-4

Detail 21682630

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21682629

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance inside. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21682635

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine and no soap at hand wash sink in server expo area.

14-09-4

Detail 21682632

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards in kitchen that were no longer cleanable. Manager threw away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 21682634

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed pan in cut mixed vegetables, soufflé cups in tomatoes and a soufle cup in sauce. Manager removed all. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

08B-56-4

Detail 21364947

High Priority - Drink container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 21364956

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken, raw calamari and raw oysters over cooked crab meat. Manager moved raw animals below ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 21364951

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed store and pour container stored in drink ice.

03A-02-5

Detail 21364957

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab meat 47F and raw fish 46F for 2 hours. Manager put back in walk in. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 21364950

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21364953

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at steam table,dish area and bar area. Manager had employees restock. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21364949

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 Line cooks, 1 bartenders, 1 prep cooks and 5 servers. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21364954

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and walls soiled with dust and debris. Also damaged light shields over cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 21364948

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with mold like substance.

10-07-4

Detail 21364952

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in water at 99F. Employee changed water to 144F. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 21364955

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone at expo area and blocked fire extinguisher at bar.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

01C-03-4

Detail 20851815

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags with no ending date written.

12B-12-5

Detail 20851816

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open cup in prep area of kitchen. Manager asked employee to put lid on drink. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20851812

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler missing leg supported by a piece of wood and kitchen pan. Manager states part is ordered. Corrective Action Taken

35B-08-4

Detail 20851813

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging in kitchen near dish machine and prep table. Manager removed.

08B-12-5

Detail 20851814

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in freezer and crab cakes in reach in cooler not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20851811

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored on floor in kitchen. Manager put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20474094

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over pickles. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 20474095

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Missing last month of tags.

10-06-5

Detail 20474093

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed dish in risotto container in walk in. Manager removed dish. Corrected On-Site