Panama City Beach, Bay County

THE BACK PORCH - BAY

16220 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
4 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
Panama City Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

08B-56-4

Detail 24349985

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Canned drink in bar ice well. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 24349981

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Canned drink in bar ice well. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24349982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo: Cole slaw 51F, per manager Cole slaw in location for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed Cole slaw in walk-in freezer for rapid chilling at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24349979

High Priority - Vacuum breakers missing on hose bibbs in dish pit.

22-02-4

Detail 24349978

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in salad cooler on expo. Cooler currently not being used.

41-21-4

Detail 24349980

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Jug of unknown purple liquid missing label in dish area. Manager voluntarily discarded item at time of inspection.

36-22-4

Detail 24349983

Basic - Floor in walk-in cooler covered with standing water.

35B-02-4

Detail 24349988

Basic - Insect control device installed over clean dish drying shelf.

23-03-4

Detail 24349986

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance and debris on exterior of upright cook line reach in coolers.

36-02-5

Detail 24349987

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor worn down to bare concrete on cook line. Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 24349984

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher at bar in recharge zone.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 24082360

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with trash can. Manager removed trash can from sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24082361

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash location. Manager had employee refill dispenser. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24082362

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents through out kitchen, ware wash and storage are rusted.

36-11-4

Detail 24082358

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in ware wash location.

36-02-5

Detail 24082359

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and ware wash floors not sealed.

14-17-4

Detail 24082363

Basic - Walk-in cooler walls with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 23695396

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. Chlorine 0 ppm. Manager called technician, he corrected sanitizer solution to 100 ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-33-4

Detail 23695400

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.

31A-11-4

Detail 23695397

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in ware washing area. Hose wrapped around sink and faucet. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23695398

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in warehouse washing area. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23695393

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 23695395

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 2 sinks in kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 23695394

Basic - Small amount of build up in both ice machines. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23695399

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in ware wash area to right of dish machine at back wall where dishwasher rinses dishes.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23349293

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 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Manager set up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23349292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes 51F and tuna dip 52F. Manager stated out for 2.5 hours and added ice. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 23349290

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros stacked while still wet. Manager removed all wet and took to dish area to run again. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23349294

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed one knife and one spatula stored in between equipment and counter. Employee removed and took to dish area. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 23349291

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light installed over 2 cases of potatoes. Manager moved potatoes. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23349289

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed salad cooler top with insulation exposed on bottom of lid.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-03-4

Detail 22907107

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar and no paper towels at hand wash sink in upstairs server area.

01C-01-4

Detail 22907112

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed shucked oysters on half shell with no tag kept with preshucked trays. Manager retrieved tag and put with oysters. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 22907110

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in upstairs dry storage area and mold like substance around vents in same area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22907111

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of cutting board. Manager moved phone. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22907109

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked while still wet. Manager took cambros to dish area to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 22907108

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen and dish area.

36-17-5

Detail 22907106

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floors with pieces of tile missing behind bar and throughout kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 22907105

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in water at 82F.

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 22788798

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar and on top of dish machine. Manager had employee label all bottles. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22788797

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside all 3 ice machines. Manager had employees wipe down inside of ice machines. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22788800

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup and shell shaped plates in seasonings in dry storage area of kitchen. Manager removed all. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22788799

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area upstairs and in kitchen expo area.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22520666

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle in hand wash sink in back prep area. Kitchen manager removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22520667

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22321925

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed one live roach at time of inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed no live roach activity at this time. Admin Complaint

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22317790

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed one live roach at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22317791

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in the following locations: 11 on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today 1 on floor of dry storage hallway Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No dead roaches observed at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 22313841

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22313843

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines in kitchen with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22313844

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 5 ceiling tiles missing in upstairs dry storage area.

35A-03-4

Detail 22313846

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in the following locations: 11 on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today 1 on floor of dry storage hallway Admin Complaint

10-01-5

Detail 22313845

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 shell plate with no handle in Cajun seasoning and rice used to dispense food. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22313840

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored in rack with food contact surface up. Manager inverted and put utensils in dish area. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 22313842

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored on floor of dry storage area upstairs.

May 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21979840

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over garlic mashed potatoes in walk in cooler and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat rolls in reach in cooler on kitchen line. Manager moved shelled eggs to bottom shelf in walk in and moved rolls to another cooler. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21979841

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed one week of tags with no end dates of last service. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 21979839

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed newly installed bug zapper over prep sink shelf in back of restaurant. Manager called pest company and requested someone come move it. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 21863918

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on wall next to dish area. Manager killed and sanitized area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed 2 live roaches under dish machine and 4 dead in same area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed 0 live roach activity. Admin Complaint

Mar 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 21858456

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on wall next to dish area. Manager killed and sanitized area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed 2 live roaches under dish machine and 4 dead in same area. Admin Complaint

Mar 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-05-4

Detail 21856376

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on wall next to dish area. Manager killed and sanitized area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 21856375

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with no date mark. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21856373

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with 3 knives stored in it. Manager removed and put in dish area. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21856377

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 amberjack thawed in bag with no opening. Manager had employee remove from bags. Corrective Action Taken

35B-08-4

Detail 21856374

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape over prep table. Manager threw away. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

35A-05-4

Detail 21609763

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Manager killed and sanitized area.

01C-03-4

Detail 21609764

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

22-02-4

Detail 21609767

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with mold like substance. Manager put in dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21609766

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen with mold like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 21609765

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with heavy marks that were too deep to clean. Manager threw in garbage can. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 21539124

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 small flies around beer tap at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed 8 small flies around beer tap area. Time Extended

Oct 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21534342

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 small flies around beer tap at bar. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21534343

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat pickle buckets. Manager changed raw beef to bottom. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21534345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab dip at 120F. Manager states held for 45 minutes. Employee reheated crab dip to 180F. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 21534341

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

22-02-4

Detail 21534346

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and ice machine at front of kitchen with mold like substance.

41-17-4

Detail 21534344

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in several spots in kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 21534340

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass bowl in seasoning container used to dispense food. Manager took bowl out. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21534338

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in dining room with dust and debris.

12B-12-5

Detail 21534339

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 top cup of coffee over prep table.

Apr 27, 2022

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 21047325

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach. Employee immediately cleaned up. Admin Complaint

Aug 17, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-21-4

Detail 20434245

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed bottle unlabeled next to oyster area of kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 20434249

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle of ice scoop and plastic bowl inside rice bin in walk-in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 20434248

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 cups of water in server area of kitchen.

24-18-4

Detail 20434246

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils being stored upright in containers for rolling silverware. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20434247

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two white bins in kitchen with no label. Repeat Violation

Jul 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20372315

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards with mold like substance on them. Manager threw away. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20372318

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in server area outside with pitchers stored in it.

22-20-5

Detail 20372314

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine in front of kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 20372313

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups being used as ice scoop in all server ice areas. Employee brought out ice scoops for all bins. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20372321

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 5 gallon containers of lemons and seasonings stored in the floor.

24-18-4

Detail 20372317

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored in dish rack with tong sides up. Manager reran utensils and corrected dish room. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20372316

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea bins in server area in front of house and tea bins in outside server station not covered.

29-17-4

Detail 20372319

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line on soda gun at outside upstairs bar.

02D-01-5

Detail 20372320

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two white bins in kitchen area not labeled.