How many restaurants are in Bay County?

Bay County, Florida has 666 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Bay County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Bay County is 87.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Bay County this year?

7 food establishments in Bay County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Bay County?

The most frequently cited violations in Bay County are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Bay County?

Subway has the most locations in Bay County with 13 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Bay County?

Key West Sandwich Shop in Lynn Haven was shut down on April 27, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Bay County compare to the Florida state average?

Bay County has a pass rate of 87.8%, which is 1.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Bay County?

Food establishments in Bay County have an average of 16.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Bay County been assessed?

Food establishments in Bay County have been assessed $95,615 in fines across 272 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $372 and the largest single fine was $1,500.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Bay County restaurants?

218 fire safety violations have been documented across 127 food establishments in Bay County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Bay County inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Bay County, Florida has 61 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 126 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Bay County?

FDACS has issued 121 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Bay County, including 89 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Bay County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Bay County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Bay County, Florida has 666 food establishments with 11,150 inspections on record. 7 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.1 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Key West Sandwich Shop in Lynn Haven, shut down April 27, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Downtown Slice House in Panama City on January 15, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

666Facilities

11,142Total Inspections

7Closures 2026

87.8%Pass Rate

3.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Thai Basil Restaurant	Panama City	49	305	5
Sandbar Seafood House & Deli	Panama City Beach	65	373	4
La Michoacana Paleteria INC	Panama City	47	169	4
Oishi Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar	Panama City Beach	35	161	4
St. Andrews Slice House	Panama City	44	122	4

Bay County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Bay County 87.8% Pass Rate 87.8%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Bay County 3.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Bay County 1.05 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.05

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Bay County Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Apr 27, 2026	Key West Sandwich Shop	Lynn Haven	Roach activity

Bay County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 8	Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe	Panama City	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Golden Chick	Panama City	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Mosey's Dowtown	Panama City	6 (1 high)	Emergency order recommended
May 8	Firehouse Subs Callaway	Callaway	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Best Western Plus	Panama City	0	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Mexican Food Mi Casita Jalisco	Panama City	0	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Mr Puff's	Panama City Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Home2 Suites Panama City Beach	Panama City Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Hardee's	Panama City Beach	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Jinjin 88 II	Panama City	8	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bay County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	77,385
08	Proper hand/arm washing	62,880
36	Proper ventilation	62,862
31	Clean multi-use utensils	60,512
14	Food contact surfaces	55,917

Bay County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

272Actions on Record

$95,615Total Fines

$372Avg Fine

$1,500Largest Fine

168Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jan 15, 2026	Downtown Slice House	$800	6--2025064621
Jan 12, 2026	St. Andrews Slice House	$800	6--2025059195
Mar 30, 2026	Thai Basil Restaurant	$800	6--2026017313
Aug 7, 2025	Tienda Mexicana Maranata	$800	6--2025031635
Oct 14, 2025	Tienda Mexicana Maranata	$800	6--2025046731
Apr 21, 2026	Kfc F569053	$600	6--2025083433
Sep 24, 2025	McGuires Irish Pub of Panama City Beach	$400	6--2025064672
Jul 9, 2025	St. Andrews Slice House	$400	6--2025007553
Oct 6, 2025	Sharkys Beachfront Restaurant	$400	6--2025068130
Aug 26, 2025	Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant	$400	6--2025054974

Bay County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

218Fire Violations

127Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	137
Other fire safety violation	26
Propane tank stored inside building	23
Missing boiler certificate/report	17
Exit blocked or locked	14
Cooking without hood suppression	1

Bay County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Bay County has 61 FDACS-regulated facilities with 126 inspections on record and 121 stop-sale orders issued.

61Retail Facilities

126FDACS Inspections

121Stop-Sale Orders

89Orders in 2026

Bay County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Apr 2, 2026	Grocery-outlet-7716-394230	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Apr 2, 2026	Grocery-outlet-7716-394230	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 31, 2026	360-food-store-409957	Lynn Haven	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Bay County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	15
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	11
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	11
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	10
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	7

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Bay County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	3	57	2,871
Subway	2	27	304
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Family Dollar	1	316	950
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Aldi	1	2	310
Shell	1	152	1,169

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Bay County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	13	493	2
Waffle House	11	1,111	1
McDonalds	9	495	0
Dunkin	8	541	1
Taco Bell	7	277	0
Burger King	7	390	0
Sonic Drive-in	6	603	2
Chick-fil-a	4	241	0
Holiday Inn	4	190	0
Wendys	4	306	0

Bay County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Bay County?: Bay County, Florida has 666 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Bay County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Bay County is 87.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Bay County this year?: 7 food establishments in Bay County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Bay County?: The most frequently cited violations in Bay County are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Bay County?: Subway has the most locations in Bay County with 13 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Bay County?: Key West Sandwich Shop in Lynn Haven was shut down on April 27, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Bay County compare to the Florida state average?: Bay County has a pass rate of 87.8%, which is 1.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Bay County?: Food establishments in Bay County have an average of 16.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Bay County been assessed?: Food establishments in Bay County have been assessed $95,615 in fines across 272 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $372 and the largest single fine was $1,500.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Bay County restaurants?: 218 fire safety violations have been documented across 127 food establishments in Bay County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Bay County inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Bay County, Florida has 61 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 126 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Bay County?: FDACS has issued 121 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Bay County, including 89 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Bay County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Bay County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Bay County Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Bay County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Bay County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Bay County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Bay County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Bay County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Bay County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Bay County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Bay County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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