Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
11115 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407Bayou on the Beach Cafe was emergency-closed on August 5, 2022 for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 183 violations across 34 inspections between 2016 and March 2026, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 inspections (June 2025, June 2025, June 2013, January 2025), handwashing and handwashing facility violations appearing in 5 inspections, management awareness violations in 4 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 4 inspections. Chemical storage violations were documented in 2 inspections (June 2025 and May 2025). Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were reported in three inspections (October 2025, June 2025, May 2025). The facility has also received one disciplinary action with no fines assessed. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 9 violations including multiple food contact surface violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Most recent closure: August 5, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022038639 | — | N/A | — |
Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach last shut down?
- Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach was last shut down on August 5, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach had?
- Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach find?
- Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bayou on the Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach has 1 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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