Brine on the Bay

1120 Bayview Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

Seafood

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Brine on the Bay appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Panama City restaurants, the typical score is 83; Brine on the Bay is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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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/. Observed fryers outside. Stove moved to back room with refrigerators. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Operator plans on moving stove back to original place located on plans. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Jul 18, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cole slaw. Employee moved eggs to booth of different cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door and back doors not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Observed mop sink outside back door. No plumbing connected. **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Curtains between kitchen and front counter not easily cleanable nor non-absorbent.

36-30-4

Oct 31, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over deviled eggs, heavy cream, potato salad. Employee moved eggs to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 10-28-23 not date marked by 10-31-23. Employee marked milk at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee that washes dishes unaware of sanitizing requirements. Educated employee on proper ware washing and guided employee with setting up a sanitizer sink. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-15-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for owner/manager Yasmine Knighten. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low reach in on cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front and back doors to establishment.

35B-03-4

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brine on the Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brine on the Bay on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brine on the Bay?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brine on the Bay.

How does Brine on the Bay compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Brine on the Bay most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Brine on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brine on the Bay have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brine on the Bay 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 Brine on the Bay inspected?

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

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