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)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
White Marlin Port St Joe5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Uptown Raw Bar and Grill Port St Joe2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Peachy's Beach Eats Port St. Joe4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Jalisco Wewahitchka2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Good Time Cafe Port St Joe2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Gulf County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

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

IssueCitations
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.

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

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Gulf County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Gulf County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 4 57 2,877
Family Dollar 1 316 1,063

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Gulf County: Notable Restaurants

Gulf County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Hungry Howies 2 150 0
Burger King 2 83 0
Taco Bell 1 17 0
Subway 1 19 0
McDonalds 1 87 0

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)

Port Poke

204 MONUMENT AVE, Port St Joe

6 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Good Time Cafe

110 GOOD MORNING STREET, Port St Joe

5 inspections · 9 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Italian Kitchen

108 1 ST, Port St Joe

5 inspections · 9 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Saint Joe Emporium

108 GOOD MORNING ST, Port St Joe

4 inspections · 7 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Sugar Shack Psj

319 REID AVE, Port St. Joe

5 inspections · 6 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Gilligan`s Sports Bar and Restaurant

237 HWY 71 N, Wewahitchka

2 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Turtle Beach Inn

140 PAINTED PONY RD, Port Saint Joe

12 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Point Break Pizza

108 N HWY 71, Wewahitchka

3 inspections · 3 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Quinn & Co. FDACS Retail

401 20th ST, Port St Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Raffields Fisheries INC FDACS Retail

1624 Grouper Ave, Port St Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Whole, Gut, Fillet)

Store #293 FDACS Retail

609 Monument Ave, Port St Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Woods Fisheries INC FDACS Retail

464 Angel Fish ST, Port St Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Shrimp (Whole, Bread, Shuck)

Dollar General Store 4465 FDACS Retail

158 HWY 71 N, Wewahitchka

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Wimico Country Store FDACS Retail

6987 Highway 71, Wewahitchka

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Dollar General Market # 13154 FDACS Retail

550 W Highway 98 #, Port Saint Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Duren's Piggly Wiggly FDACS Retail

125 W Highway 98, Port St Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Tucker's 1 Stop FDACS Retail

110 County Road 381, Wewahitchka

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Buy-rite Drugs # 0011 FDACS Retail

218 S Highway 71, Wewahitchka

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Advance Auto Parts # 9504 FDACS Retail

102 Monument Ave, Port St Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Express Lane FDACS Retail

8220 W Highway 98, Port St Joe

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS