How many restaurants are in Port St Joe?

Port St Joe, Florida has 45 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Port St Joe?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Port St Joe is 85.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Port St Joe?

The most frequently cited violations in Port St Joe are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food in good condition.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Port St Joe?

Hungry Howies has the most locations in Port St Joe with 1 establishments.

How does Port St Joe compare to the Florida state average?

Port St Joe has a pass rate of 85.3%, which is 0.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Port St Joe?

Food establishments in Port St Joe have an average of 12.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Port St Joe been assessed?

Food establishments in Port St Joe have been assessed $3,060 in fines across 9 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $340 and the largest single fine was $400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Port St Joe restaurants?

6 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 food establishments in Port St Joe. The most common issue is propane tank stored inside building.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Port St Joe inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Port St Joe, Florida has 11 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Port St Joe?

FDACS has issued 9 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Port St Joe. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Port St Joe — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Port St Joe Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Port St Joe, Florida has 45 food establishments with 547 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.4 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

3Facilities

38Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

100%Pass Rate

3.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina	13	72
Peachy's Beach Eats	20	57
Sugar Shack Psj	5	6

Port St Joe Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Port St Joe 85.3% Pass Rate 85.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Port St Joe 3.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Port St Joe 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Port St Joe Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 18	Fish Market	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 15	Longbill's Pub & Grub	12	Warning Issued
May 13	Scullys Low Country Boil LLC	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	4 Locos	2 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending

Port St Joe Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	7,945
08	Proper hand/arm washing	5,271
11	Food in good condition	4,179
02	Employee health policy	3,667
31	Clean multi-use utensils	3,559

Port St Joe Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

9Actions on Record

$3,060Total Fines

$340Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

5Facilities Fined

Port St Joe Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

6Fire Violations

4Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Propane tank stored inside building	3
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Other fire safety violation	1

Port St Joe Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Port St Joe has 11 FDACS-regulated facilities with 32 inspections on record and 9 stop-sale orders issued.

11Retail Facilities

32FDACS Inspections

9Stop-Sale Orders

Port St Joe FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Dec 16, 2025	Durens-piggly-wiggly-269279	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Mar 31, 2025	Express-lane-419921	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 31, 2025	Express-lane-419921	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 31, 2025	Express-lane-419921	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 31, 2025	Express-lane-419921	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Port St Joe FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	3
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	3
4-903.11(A)	Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6	3
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	3
4-601.11(A)	Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Port St Joe Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Family Dollar	1	316	950

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About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Port St Joe: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Hungry Howies	1	95
Burger King	1	46
Taco Bell	1	17
McDonalds	1	87

Port St Joe Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Port St Joe?: Port St Joe, Florida has 45 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Port St Joe?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Port St Joe is 85.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Port St Joe?: The most frequently cited violations in Port St Joe are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food in good condition.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Port St Joe?: Hungry Howies has the most locations in Port St Joe with 1 establishments.
How does Port St Joe compare to the Florida state average?: Port St Joe has a pass rate of 85.3%, which is 0.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Port St Joe?: Food establishments in Port St Joe have an average of 12.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Port St Joe been assessed?: Food establishments in Port St Joe have been assessed $3,060 in fines across 9 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $340 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Port St Joe restaurants?: 6 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 food establishments in Port St Joe. The most common issue is propane tank stored inside building.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Port St Joe inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Port St Joe, Florida has 11 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Port St Joe?: FDACS has issued 9 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Port St Joe. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Port St Joe Restaurants & Food Establishments (44)

Shipwreck Raw Bar 1 closure

7008 HWY 98, Port St Joe

40 inspections · 189 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Great Wall 1 closure

412 REID AVE, Port St Joe

23 inspections · 93 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Richeys Roadhouse Grill 1 closure

405 BALTZELL AVE, Port St Joe

24 inspections · 92 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Hunts on St Joe Bay 1 closure

1937 COUNTY ROAD 30A, Port St Joe

16 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Scullys Low Country Boil LLC 1 closure

5544 CAPE SAN BLAS RD, Port St Joe

14 inspections · 22 violations · Last: May 2026

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