Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City
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1320 N Tyndall Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32404Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City has 18 inspections on record spanning 2023 to February 2026, with 78 total violations—an average of 4.3 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations were cited in 4 inspections (2024, 2023, and twice in February 2026), handwashing facility violations appeared in 3 inspections (2025, 2023, 2025), and chemical storage violations were found in 4 inspections (2025, twice in 2024, and 2023). The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented 9 violations including three employee health policy citations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City last inspected?
- Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City had?
- Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City find?
- Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City was most recently inspected on September 17, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City ever been shut down?
- No, Gary's Oyster Shack in Panama City 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.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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