Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

5323 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Overview

Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach has received 23 inspections since February 2022, accumulating 121 violations—an average of 5.3 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: employee health reporting failures appeared in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 8 inspections, consumer advisory violations in at least 7 inspections, and hand washing violations in at least 2 inspections. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during a December 5, 2024 inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025 was a complaint-driven full inspection that identified 12 violations but resulted in no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
129Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 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

Grand Marlin Restaurant 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. K class extinguisher in recharge zone.

Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach last inspected?
Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach had?
Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach find?
Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
No, Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Grand Marlin Restaurant in Panama City Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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