Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
15926 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Emerald Hub, a 74-seat permanent food service establishment in Panama City Beach, was emergency-closed on August 14, 2024 for roach activity. The facility has recorded 12 inspections with 32 total violations since January 2022, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 inspections), employee health policy violations (3 inspections), and time as a control measure violations (3 inspections). A disciplinary action resulted in $250 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 documented 9 violations—including 3 high-priority hand washing violations and 3 high-priority consumer advisory violations—and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: August 14, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $250.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024048628 | $250.00 | Aug 14, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach last shut down?
- Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach was last shut down on August 14, 2024 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 Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach are: Employee health policy, Time as control, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach had?
- Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach find?
- Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $250.00 in fines.
- How much has Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach been fined?
- Emerald Hub in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $250.00 across 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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Emerald Hub. How we collect and verify this data.