Gulf County — Food Safety Records

Overview

Gulf County, Florida has 81 food establishments with 759 inspections on record. The pass rate is 90.2%, above the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 3.1 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated July 2026.

81Facilities
759Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
90.2%Pass Rate
3.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
Shipwreck Raw Bar Port St Joe41 194 1
Great Wall Port St Joe23 93 1
Richeys Roadhouse Grill Port St Joe24 92 1
Hunts on St Joe Bay Port St Joe16 64 1
Scullys Low Country Boil LLC Port St Joe14 22 1

Gulf County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Gulf County 90.2% Pass Rate 90.2%
Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%
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 1.33 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.33

Gulf County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Cone Heads Cape San Blas3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Windmark Beach Bruno's Pizza Port St Joe5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Saint Joe Emporium Port St Joe1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Shipwreck Raw Bar Port St Joe5 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
Other fire safety violation 1
Fire extinguisher in red zone 1

Gulf County: Notable Restaurants

Gulf County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Hungry Howies 2 150 0
Burger King 2 84 0
McDonalds 1 87 0
Taco Bell 1 17 0
Subway 1 19 0

Gulf County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Gulf County?
Gulf County, Florida has 81 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 90.2%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
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 90.2%, which is 4.4 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. 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 9.4 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.

Gulf County Restaurants & Food Establishments (79)

Buy-rite Drugs # 0011

218 S Highway 71, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

Advance Auto Parts # 9504

102 Monument Ave, Port St Joe

0 inspections · 0 violations

Express Lane

8220 W Highway 98, Port St Joe

0 inspections · 0 violations

Express Lane

714 Highway 98, Mexico Beach

0 inspections · 0 violations

Birdie's Brew

233 Lucy DR, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

Sunstop 798

5300 E Highway 98, Mexico Beach

0 inspections · 0 violations

Family Dollar # 4866

510 Cecil G Costin SR Blvd, Port St Joe

0 inspections · 0 violations

North Gulf Apiaries LLC

150 Harrison Drive, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

Rish Gold

429 Old Transfer RD, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

Vacation Prep Squad

351 Charles Ave, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

No Name Books & Gifts

325 Reid Ave, Port St Joe

0 inspections · 0 violations

Dollar General Store # 22763

2540 Hwy 17 S, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

Mexico Beach Marina and Development LLC

Address: 3904 Highway 98, Mexico Beach

0 inspections · 0 violations

David Rich Iga

201 W River RD, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

Dollar General #20706

8250 W Highway 98, Port St Joe

0 inspections · 0 violations

Brothers Seafood Delivery

269 Cades CT, Port St Joe

0 inspections · 0 violations

Smiley Honey

163 Bozeman Cir, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations

R&r Ice

3603 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach

0 inspections · 0 violations

Vw Family Dollar 8646

821 S Highway 71, Wewahitchka

0 inspections · 0 violations