How many restaurants are in Gulf County?

Gulf County, Florida has 76 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Gulf County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Gulf County is 90%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.

What are the most common health violations in Gulf County?

The most frequently cited violations in Gulf County are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food in good condition.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Gulf County?

Hungry Howies has the most locations in Gulf County with 2 establishments.

How does Gulf County compare to the Florida state average?

Gulf County has a pass rate of 90%, which is 3.8 percentage points above the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 3.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Gulf County?

Food establishments in Gulf County have an average of 9.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

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

Food establishments in Gulf County have been assessed $4,380 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $365 and the largest single fine was $800.

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

7 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Gulf County. The most common issue is propane tank stored inside building.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Gulf 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. Gulf County, Florida has 30 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 69 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 12 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Gulf County. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Gulf County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Gulf County, Florida has 76 food establishments with 740 inspections on record. The pass rate is 90%, above the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 3.1 violations per visit.

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

76Facilities

740Inspections

0Closures 2026

90%Pass Rate

3.1Avg Violations

30FDACS Retail

12Stop-Sale Orders

Gulf County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Gulf County 90% Pass Rate 90%

Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%

Gulf County 3.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Gulf County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Gulf County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
Mar 31	White Marlin	Port St Joe	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 31	Uptown Raw Bar and Grill	Port St Joe	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 25	Peachy's Beach Eats	Port St. Joe	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 19	El Jalisco	Wewahitchka	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 16	Good Time Cafe	Port St Joe	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Gulf County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	217
08	Proper hand/arm washing	138
11	Food in good condition	126
02	Employee health policy	113
31	Clean multi-use utensils	113

Gulf County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

12Actions on Record

$4,380Total Fines

$365Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

9Facilities Fined

Gulf County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

7Fire Violations

5Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Propane tank stored inside building	3
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1
Other fire safety violation	1

Gulf 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. Gulf County has 30 FDACS-regulated facilities with 69 inspections on record and 12 stop-sale orders issued.

30Retail Facilities

69FDACS Inspections

12Stop-Sale Orders

Gulf 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
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Port St Joe	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Port St Joe	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Port St Joe	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Port St Joe	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Port St Joe	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Sep 15, 2025	David-rich-iga-15820	Wewahitchka	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments…
Sep 15, 2025	David-rich-iga-15820	Wewahitchka	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been …
Sep 15, 2025	David-rich-iga-15820	Wewahitchka	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments…
Mar 31, 2025	Express-lane-419921	Port St Joe	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 31, 2025	Express-lane-419921	Port St Joe	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Gulf County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	10
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	7
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	6
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	6
5-205.15(B)	Plumbing system not maintained in good repair	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Gulf County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	4	57	2,877
Family Dollar	2	316	1,063

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Gulf County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Hungry Howies	2	150
Burger King	2	83
Taco Bell	1	17
Subway	1	19
McDonalds	1	87

Gulf County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Gulf County?: Gulf County, Florida has 76 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Gulf County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Gulf County is 90%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
What are the most common health violations in Gulf County?: The most frequently cited violations in Gulf County are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food in good condition.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Gulf County?: Hungry Howies has the most locations in Gulf County with 2 establishments.
How does Gulf County compare to the Florida state average?: Gulf County has a pass rate of 90%, which is 3.8 percentage points above the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 3.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Gulf County?: Food establishments in Gulf County have an average of 9.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Gulf County been assessed?: Food establishments in Gulf County have been assessed $4,380 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $365 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Gulf County restaurants?: 7 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Gulf County. The most common issue is propane tank stored inside building.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Gulf 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. Gulf County, Florida has 30 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 69 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Gulf County?: FDACS has issued 12 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Gulf County. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Gulf County Restaurants & Food Establishments (74)

Shipwreck Raw Bar 1 closure

7008 HWY 98, Port St Joe

40 inspections · 189 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Great Wall 1 closure

412 REID AVE, Port St Joe

23 inspections · 93 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Richeys Roadhouse Grill 1 closure

405 BALTZELL AVE, Port St Joe

24 inspections · 92 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Hunts on St Joe Bay 1 closure

1937 COUNTY ROAD 30A, Port St Joe

16 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Scullys Low Country Boil LLC 1 closure

5544 CAPE SAN BLAS RD, Port St Joe

13 inspections · 21 violations · Last: Jun 2025

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