Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
16230 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach has accumulated 81 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.9 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. The facility faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Recent inspections in 2025 show an uptick in violations, with April through July documenting 17 violations including eight high-priority citations, followed by corrective compliance in December.
Most recent closure: September 22, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016044705 | $400.00 | Sep 22, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 6 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— 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· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach last shut down?
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach was last shut down on September 22, 2016 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 Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach had?
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach find?
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach been fined?
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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