Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

11212 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Overview

Ocean's Bar & Grill, a 200-seat restaurant in Panama City Beach, has accumulated 140 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility shows a severe and escalating pattern of employee health reporting violations, which appeared in six of the most recent eight inspections (February 2026, February 2025, August 2025, and April 2025), indicating systemic failure in health policy compliance and worker illness documentation. High-priority violations for management awareness, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory requirements also recurred across multiple inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Despite the violation frequency, the facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspections on February 12–13, 2026 each documented three employee health reporting violations; the February 12 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, while the February 13 inspection was marked Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
140Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 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

Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2026013350 $200.00 Feb 11, 2026 Miami (Doral)

Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach last inspected?
Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach had?
Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach find?
Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
No, Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach been fined?
Ocean's Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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