Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

OCEANS RESTAURANT

9526 FRONT BEACH RD · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754906
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793408
DBPR license1306027

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Stop sale issued due to improper cooling. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce 56F, per manager cooling overnight, see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce 56F, per manager cooling overnight, see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26

#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared outside. Observed employee chopping goat tail outside directly on picnic table. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify seared tuna as raw/undercooked. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 2 servers and 4 cooks on during inspection.

#11Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Seared tuna on menu, no consumer advisory. Manager posted consumer advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags throughout dry storage area, on top of paper towels.

#2Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed employee chopping goat tail outside directly on picnic table. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan of sausage with an old crab cake label on it.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Large ice cubes for bar drinks in walk-in freezer not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.