Boon Docks Restaurant

14854 Bay View Cir, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Boon Docks Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Boon Docks Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored by oil and vinegar. Manager moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No current manager certification for Hillary Head.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pasta cooling while covered, per employee pasta began approximately 12:00pm, 69F at 2:15, down to 68F at 2:45. Manager had pasta uncovered and spread thinly to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on fryers and fry station cooler. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at bar. Vacuum breaker placed on faucet at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on fry breading station upright reach in handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walkin cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on fryers and fry station freezer.

23-03-4

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator had employee clean interior lid of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes ambient cooling in upright cooler not covered. Operator covered tomatoes with plastic food wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys sitting in food prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked while still wet. Manager put cups back in dish area n **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan with build up of dust in dish area. Manager asked dishwasher to take down and clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris and ice machine interior with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine in kitchen and can opener with mold like substance.

22-02-4

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. Observed tilapia in ROP bags thawed with no opening in walk in cooler and again in reach in cooler.

06-09-1

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gumbo at 128F less than 3 hours. Employee reheated to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging on oven handles. Employee took the tongs off oven handle and put in dish room. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork chops in cooler with no packaging. Employee put in ziploc bag. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boon Docks Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boon Docks Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boon Docks Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boon Docks Restaurant.

How does Boon Docks Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Boon Docks Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Boon Docks Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boon Docks Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boon Docks Restaurant 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 Boon Docks Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boon Docks Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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