Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
9860 S Thomas Dr Retail 14, Panama City Beach, FL 32408Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach has been inspected 23 times since 2016, recording 78 total violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.4 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, particularly hand washing and employee health policy issues cited across multiple inspections including March 2025 and October 2024. In October 2025, an inspection documented 3 high-priority violations including shell stock requirements, consumer advisory failures, and employee health policy violations, along with 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 found no violations and resulted in completion with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019032655 | $200.00 | Jun 17, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic 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
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach had?
- Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach find?
- Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Wharf Seafood Buffet in Panama City Beach been fined?
- Wharf Seafood Buffet 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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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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