How many health inspections has BACK BEACH BBQ had?

BACK BEACH BBQ has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BACK BEACH BBQ ever been shut down?

Yes, BACK BEACH BBQ has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BACK BEACH BBQ?

The most frequently cited violations at BACK BEACH BBQ are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

BACK BEACH BBQ

19714 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Bay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BACK BEACH BBQ LLC · License: SEA1304853

BACK BEACH BBQ in Panama City Beach, FL has 29 inspections on record with 101 total violations (3.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

29Inspections

101Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 24, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for BACK BEACH BBQ
Date	Reason	Reopened
Nov 16, 2017	Unsanitary Conditions	09:25:00

Inspection History (29)

Feb 24, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 8, 2025 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 7, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 31, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 7, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Nov 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 18, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 7, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 9, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

BACK BEACH BBQ has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Bay County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.17.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BACK BEACH BBQ had?: BACK BEACH BBQ has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BACK BEACH BBQ ever been shut down?: Yes, BACK BEACH BBQ has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BACK BEACH BBQ?: The most frequently cited violations at BACK BEACH BBQ are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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