Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
16220 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach has accumulated 164 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines, with the largest penalty at $400. Fire inspections identified one portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone, requiring recharge. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, proper ventilation, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
This Facility
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg
3.13
violations / inspection
3.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Bay County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023055959 | $400.00 | Sep 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2023015740 | $200.00 | Mar 14, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher at bar in recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach had?
- Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach find?
- Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach been fined?
- Back Porch - Bay in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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