Gulf County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Raw Bar and Grill | Port St Joe | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| White Marlin | Port St Joe | 5 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Peachy's Beach Eats | Port St. Joe | 4 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| El Jalisco | Wewahitchka | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| 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
Gulf County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279 | Port St Joe | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro… | |
| Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279 | Port St Joe | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro… | |
| 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… | |
| 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… | |
| 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… | |
| David-rich-iga-15820 | Wewahitchka | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments… | |
| David-rich-iga-15820 | Wewahitchka | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been … | |
| David-rich-iga-15820 | Wewahitchka | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments… | |
| Express-lane-419921 | Port St Joe | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Express-lane-419921 | Port St Joe | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling |
Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →
Gulf County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations
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 | 1 | 316 | 1,063 |
Gulf County: Notable Restaurants
Shipwreck Raw Bar
40 inspections
189 violations
1 closures
Great Wall
23 inspections
93 violations
1 closures
Richeys Roadhouse Grill
24 inspections
92 violations
1 closures
Krazyfish Grill
31 inspections
150 violations
Uptown Raw Bar and Grill
29 inspections
111 violations
White Marlin
10 inspections
47 violations
Gulf County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Howies | 2 | 150 | 0 |
| Burger King | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| Subway | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| McDonalds | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | 1 | 17 | 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)
Express Lane FDACS Retail
714 Highway 98, Mexico Beach
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceBirdie's Brew FDACS Retail
233 Lucy DR, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · Roadside StandsSunstop 798 FDACS Retail
5300 E Highway 98, Mexico Beach
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceFamily Dollar # 4866 FDACS Retail
510 Cecil G Costin SR Blvd, Port St Joe
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food ServiceNorth Gulf Apiaries LLC FDACS Retail
150 Harrison Drive, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · Honey ProcessorRish Gold FDACS Retail
429 Old Transfer RD, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · Honey ProcessorVacation Prep Squad FDACS Retail
351 Charles Ave, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorNo Name Books & Gifts FDACS Retail
325 Reid Ave, Port St Joe
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFDollar General Store # 22763 FDACS Retail
2540 Hwy 17 S, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesDavid Rich Iga FDACS Retail
201 W River RD, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketDollar General #20706 FDACS Retail
8250 W Highway 98, Port St Joe
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesSmiley Honey FDACS Retail
163 Bozeman Cir, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · Honey ProcessorR&r Ice FDACS Retail
3603 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach
FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self VendingVw Family Dollar 8646 FDACS Retail
821 S Highway 71, Wewahitchka
FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water