Barefoot Hide a Way Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Barefoot Hide a Way Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Panama City Beach restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 109F under heat lamp at 11:00am, per employee item was cooked and placed under lamp at approximately 7:30am. Manager voluntarily discarded sausage during inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo area: waffle batter 68F at 10:40am, per employee item prepared at approximately 7:00am. Voluntarily discarded at end of breakfast at 11:00am. Discussed time as a public health control with manager. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. Restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at bar handwash sink. Restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. Back door to kitchen not self closing.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by walk-in cooler and by dish machine. Walk-in cooler door rusted at bottom.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Protective plastic shipping liner still attached to interior of prep sink. Employee removed liner at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4
50
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 3 server/bartenders on duty at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: No proof of training provided upon callback. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top drawers: Raw burger patty 58F, raw beef 58F, provolone cheese 54F, pepper jack 54F, raw shrimp 54F, raw chicken 58F, raw grouper 58F, per employee items in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Items moved to freezer during inspection for rapid chilling. On fry station counter: egg wash 50F. Per employee egg wash made approximately 3 hours prior. Employee added more ice to ice bath during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 3 live, small flying insects found in cook line area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires test strips for Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer used in three compartment sink.
16-37-1
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/. Observed 5 cooks 3 server/bartenders on duty during inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 3 server/bartenders on duty at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish pit. Per employee, bottle contains degreaser. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, at bottom of office stairs.
51-11-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioner condensation dripping/spraying in dry storage. Employee turned off air conditioner during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying printed license that expired 6-1-25
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, in grill/sauté station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn/missing gaskets on flat top reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled. Gasket area of flat top cooler drawers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bags of Togo boxes stored under leaking air conditioner unit dripping condensation. Employee turned air conditioner off during inspection to stop condensation. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soiled hand rail on stairs to office. Floor soiled in dry storage. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-50-4
30
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 live roaches in one of them. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No roach activity observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 dead roaches in one of them. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No roach activity observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 live roaches in one of them. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage over waffle mix and raw cut potatoes. Employee moved sausage to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar with gloves and garbage bags stored in it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two cover of open top coolers.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at end of kitchen line with accumulation of food debris on shelves and on bottom of cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 dead roaches in one of them. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents covered with build up of dust and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom. Inside bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back packs and coats stored on top of boxes with to go items in it. Manager had employees remove personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in fryer station with seals falling off doors and no interior piece on doors exposing only foam that is not cleanable.
14-11-5
47
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed no employee training done at this time. Spoke with manager. Training class scheduled for the end of February. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute and juice machine and can opener blade has soiled buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink in the bar area has plastic garbage and towel in the hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of diced potatoes in the reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender handling fruit with bare hands.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine, soda gun at bar and can opener with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout kitchen and hood system over grill with built up grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up freezer with no handle, walk in cooler floor patched with tripping hazard and reach in cooler door on line with all insulation exposed/ no back on door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile floors broken in front of prep sink.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons at bar standing in water at 65F.
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in flour and rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
55
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey breast 45F and steak burgers 45F. Shut walk in door and took temperature 15 minutes later. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at bar with gloves stored in it. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in compartment of ice bin with inside of scoop touching a bottle of mixer. Bartender removed ice scoop and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed sink in ladies room inside with hot water faucet not working.
32-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in cambro of strawberries. Manager took cup out and threw strawberries away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bins of sugar and batter not labeled. Manager had employee label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in rack with food contact surface up. Manager gave to dishwasher who reran spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barefoot Hide a Way Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barefoot Hide a Way Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barefoot Hide a Way Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barefoot Hide a Way Grill.
How does Barefoot Hide a Way Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Barefoot Hide a Way Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Barefoot Hide a Way Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Barefoot Hide a Way Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Barefoot Hide a Way Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Barefoot Hide a Way Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barefoot Hide a Way Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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