Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
8752 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach has 21 inspections on record spanning from September 2022 to February 2026, documenting 118 violations—averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including employee health reporting issues cited in at least 4 inspections (2022, 2023, 2024 twice), handwashing and chemical storage violations, and multiple consumer advisory violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on February 9, 2023, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone with a K-class unit in the recharge zone. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 resulted in 18 violations (2 intermediate, 8 basic) with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 7 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach had?
- Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach find?
- Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on May 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hammerhead Fred's in Panama City Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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