Gibson Inn in Apalachicola
Last inspected:
51 Ave C, Apalachicola, FL 32320Gibson Inn in Apalachicola has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 105 violations—an average of 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent inspections show recurring high-priority violations in employee health policy, handwashing, and food contact surfaces. In February 2026, the most recent inspection documented six high-priority violations and prompted a warning; in November 2025, an inspection found management awareness and consumer advisory violations; and in May 2025, an inspection identified a handwashing violation and toxic substance control issue. The facility has shown some compliance capacity—two inspections resulted in zero violations and a "Call Back - Complied" disposition—but the pattern of repeated high-priority findings across multiple inspections suggests systemic management issues around employee training and food handling practices. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 resulted in a warning issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Gibson Inn in Apalachicola: Comparison to Franklin County Averages
Gibson Inn in Apalachicola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Gibson Inn in Apalachicola: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gibson Inn in Apalachicola last inspected?
- Gibson Inn in Apalachicola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gibson Inn in Apalachicola?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gibson Inn in Apalachicola are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Gibson Inn in Apalachicola had?
- Gibson Inn in Apalachicola has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gibson Inn in Apalachicola find?
- Gibson Inn in Apalachicola was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gibson Inn in Apalachicola ever been shut down?
- No, Gibson Inn in Apalachicola has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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