Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Panama City Beach restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Drain cleaner, paint, and paint thinner stored over linens. Employee moved linens below chemicals during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cherry filling and boiled eggs. Raw eggs moved to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up around soda dispensers in wait station. Cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired certificate for Edith.
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Green beans not covered in walk-in cooler. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Manager had area cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in coolers in prep area and double sided hot boxes.
23-24-4
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side room reach in: boiled eggs 48F in cooler for undetermined amount of time, boiled shrimp 45F in cooler over night. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side room reach in: boiled eggs 48F in cooler for undetermined amount of time, boiled shrimp 45F in cooler over night. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of quaternary sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan guards missing in cook line reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sheet pans and speed racks in walk-in cooler soiled. Soiled handle on lemon cutter. Employee began cleaning items. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
58
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Operator working to get plans submitted or removed drink station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Operator working to get plans drawn and submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Plans have been submitted but not yet approved. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Operator working to get plans submitted or removed drink station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Operator working to get plans drawn and submitted. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Operator working to get plans submitted or removed drink station. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw scallops in upright reach in. Manager moved chicken to bottom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Maximum temperature of 152F at dish surface in dish washer. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Hand wash sink in dish area leaking. Operator placed bucket under sink to catch water. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cookies and cakes on buffet with no protection. Employees moved items under sneeze guard at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between table and wall in dish area. Knife removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
43
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over honeydew melon. Manager moved eggs to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-02-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with bleach.
41-17-4
Basic - Walls/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walls and vents around hood with a build up of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Manager emptied bucket then refilled- tested 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef and shrimp stored on floor of freezers. Manager put all items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed fly strips with instructions to throw away when people present still out. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in between back of table and wall. Kitchen manager moved knives to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
82
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road.
How does Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road 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 Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Capt. Jack's Front Beach Road is inspected around three times per year on average.
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