Beachcomber Tiki Hut

17101 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
American
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Beachcomber Tiki Hut, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Panama City Beach restaurant scores 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for tiki bar supervisor Brittney Fuller. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash bar sink. Paper towels placed in area at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice bucket on floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris on floor under grill and fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife handles soiled.
23-03-4
64
Aug 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with dishes in it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid.
41-17-4
82
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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 employee cutting fruit for bar drinks with bare hands.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holster with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with dish in it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep grooves that is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beachcomber Tiki Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beachcomber Tiki Hut on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beachcomber Tiki Hut?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beachcomber Tiki Hut.

How does Beachcomber Tiki Hut compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Beachcomber Tiki Hut most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Beachcomber Tiki Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beachcomber Tiki Hut have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beachcomber Tiki Hut means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beachcomber Tiki Hut inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beachcomber Tiki Hut is inspected around two times per year on average.