How many health inspections has HARPOON HARRY'S had?

HARPOON HARRY'S has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HARPOON HARRY'S ever been shut down?

Yes, HARPOON HARRY'S has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at HARPOON HARRY'S?

The most frequently cited violations at HARPOON HARRY'S are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

HARPOON HARRY'S

12627 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Bay County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA1300131

HARPOON HARRY'S in Panama City Beach, FL has 21 inspections on record with 110 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

110Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 2, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for HARPOON HARRY'S
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 15, 2021	Rodent activity	10:28:00

Inspection History (21)

Apr 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 5, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Sep 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Mar 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

HARPOON HARRY'S has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Bay County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.17.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HARPOON HARRY'S had?: HARPOON HARRY'S has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HARPOON HARRY'S ever been shut down?: Yes, HARPOON HARRY'S has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at HARPOON HARRY'S?: The most frequently cited violations at HARPOON HARRY'S are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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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.

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