Bay Point Golf

4701 Bay Point Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
American
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Bay Point Golf 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Bay Point Golf's latest score of 64 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in: Raw shrimp 64F, hot dog 58F, per operator items placed in unit less than 3 hours ago, moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dark residue on ice bucket and ice scoop. Soiled sheet pan in upright reach in near buffet. Sheet pan removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's bag in pan with clean lids. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust and debris on ice scoop holster. Cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of outside beer reach-in-cooler. Water removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe behind ice machine. Operator tightened attachment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
64
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added to inside dining with coolers and ice bin. Bar added to outside dining area with coolers and ice bin. Cooking equipment and hood added to back kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Operator submitted plans. Not yet approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Upon callback, plans require update. No handwashing sink behind buffet, and portions of kitchen omitted in approved plan. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added to inside dining with coolers and ice bin. Bar added to outside dining area with coolers and ice bin. Cooking equipment and hood added to back kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Operator submitted plans. Not yet approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw ground beef and raw fish over hot dogs. Employee moved hot dogs to top shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in vacuum sealed bags. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added to inside dining with coolers and ice bin. Bar added to outside dining area with coolers and ice bin. Cooking equipment and hood added to back kitchen prep area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fry station cooler door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee filling dressing cups on table. Discussed with operator. Employee moved dressing and cups to food service area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by fry station.
36-27-5
55
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw shrimp. Ground beef moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
82
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23. Paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for manager n duty Diego Baxter
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on gaskets on reach in cooler under make table.
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In liquor room.
38-07-4
64
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté side reach in: cooked sausage 57F, per manager item was out of cooler for less than 2 hours. Returned to cold holding at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on back prep table and on cook line prep table. Both drinks discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area.
36-34-5
74
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over pico de Gallo in fry station reach in. Employee moved shrimp at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22.
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on water hose side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: tuna salad 47F, tomato relish 46F, per employee approximately 30 mins. Moved to cold hold unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for .Diego Caiza
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Styrofoam duct taped to chest freezer, not cleanable.
14-52-4
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bay Point Golf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bay Point Golf on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bay Point Golf?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bay Point Golf.

How does Bay Point Golf compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Bay Point Golf most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Bay Point Golf's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bay Point Golf have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bay Point Golf means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bay Point Golf inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bay Point Golf is inspected around three times per year on average.