HAMMERHEAD FRED'S
8752 THOMAS DR · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32408
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken on grill area make table 52F, mahi in flat top cooler drawers 47F, per manager items in coolers approximately 2 hours. Manager moved chicken to freezer for rapid cooling, placed ice on mahi. New temperatures: chicken 41F, mahi 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 grill cook at oyster bar hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Basic 4
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flat top cooler drawer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flat top cooler drawer gaskets. Butane bottle on grill station soiled, cleaned at time of inspection.
55-01-4Basic – Observed arts and entertainment fee on bill. Fee is not disclosed on menu. Service charge must be printed on menu and bill. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to prep area and exterior door to bar walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.