PANAMA CITY, Bay County

GARY'S OYSTER SHACK

1320 N TYNDALL PKWY, PANAMA CITY, FL 32404

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Feb 4, 2026
City
PANAMA CITY
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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24348569

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on the cook line employee hand sink has a spray bottle and cleaning pads inside the sink.

41-17-4

Detail 24348568

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

02D-01-5

Detail 24348567

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season control by the ice machine not identified.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 24202773

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. Left a copy. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24202776

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.

22-20-5

Detail 24202774

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

06-09-1

Detail 24202772

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. Tuna,grouper,crab claws.

23-03-4

Detail 24202775

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system and the mop sink area.

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23759868

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting board and can opener blade. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23759867

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. Grouper,tuna walk in cooler.

51-09-4

Detail 23759866

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 74 seat, observed 60 added seats in smokehouse total 134 seats for the establishment.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

02C-01-5

Detail 23220964

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pie slices date mark for 9-21-24. Manager trash items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23220965

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee clean the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

38-12-4

Detail 22664933

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps,over the pickup line.

23-03-4

Detail 22664934

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.

36-34-5

Detail 22664932

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance,over the three compartment sink.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

01C-03-4

Detail 22435868

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

50-09-4

Detail 22435867

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 22435866

Basic - Equipment in poor repair gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line underneath the grill.

31B-04-4

Detail 22435865

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22435864

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime on the drainage racks.

02D-01-5

Detail 22435863

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and cornmeal not identified by common name on the cook line.

Jun 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22071883

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

01C-03-4

Detail 22071880

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

22-02-4

Detail 22071882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

41-17-4

Detail 22071881

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Top of the dish machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22071879

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 ROP fish being thawed still in closed in the ROP bag.

29-11-4

Detail 22071884

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink l

May 12, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

41-17-4

Detail 21992389

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21746377

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.

06-09-1

Detail 21746375

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.

13-03-4

Detail 21746374

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 21746376

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 21390608

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Shelf buildup with flour on the cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 21390609

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 21390610

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed post mix on floor next to drink station. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21390611

Basic - Water leaking from faucet, cook line prep sink.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 20862990

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

22-02-4

Detail 20862992

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. And can opener blade.

41-17-4

Detail 20862993

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, above dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 20862991

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potatoes setting on walk in cooler floor.

10-08-5

Detail 20862989

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside the ice machine, Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 20463994

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

22-02-4

Detail 20463997

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled mold-like substance, can opener. Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 20463996

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

50-09-4

Detail 20463998

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 20463995

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.

10-08-5

Detail 20463999

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside the ice bin in waitress station.

32-17-4

Detail 20464000

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door for both restrooms.