Emerald Hub
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Emerald Hub, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Emerald Hub trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patty stored over biscuits in reach in freezer. Employee placed beef in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under water pitcher, bean grinder and utensils in kitchen.
21-05-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean in kitchen.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at barista machine.
21-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dish machine. Inspector proved sight for establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
67
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing glass cleaner and degreaser not labeled, employee labeled bottles at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises in the following locations: 1 dead by trash can in customer area, 6 dead in unused ice machine by mop sink, 1 dead on wall by hand wash sink in dish area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
35A-03-4
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cranberry sauce dated 11/28 and beans dated 1/12.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beans and cranberry sauce marked more than 7 days ago. Employee threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags storing donuts in freezer.
14-31-5
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 blue liquid. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
52
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken on pull thaw rack in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw shrimp to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed prepped cooked chicken that was previously frozen but no new date marked when pulled from freezer. Employee changed bag and wrote date pulled from freezer on new bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in floor in kitchen. Employee moved to crate. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris. Manager put in dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed sliced turkey that was marked on date prepped for freezing but no new date upon thawing.
02C-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quat ppm at 0. Manager corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emerald Hub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emerald Hub on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emerald Hub?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emerald Hub.
How does Emerald Hub compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Emerald Hub most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Emerald Hub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emerald Hub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emerald Hub 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 Emerald Hub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emerald Hub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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