Finns Island Style Grub
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Finns Island Style Grub 16 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Finns Island Style Grub's latest score of 70 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not movable from place to place. Unit blocked in by deck and electrical pole. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Operator working to get pole moved. Operator states power company delayed work. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Power company marked ground for moving telephone pole. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: New phone pole installed. Operator working to get electricity moved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Operator is arranging for the deck to be moved. **Time Extended**
51-36-1
95
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over pancake batter. Tuna moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100ppm with operator's strips. Manager added sanitizer, corrected to 300ppm quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Worn flooring. Soft spot in floor in front of flat top.
36-10-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not movable from place to place. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 9-19-24
51-36-1
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not movable from place to place. Unit blocked in by deck and electrical pole. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Operator working to get pole moved. Operator states power company delayed work. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Power company marked ground for moving telephone pole. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: New phone pole installed. Operator working to get electricity moved. **Time Extended**
51-36-1
95
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not movable from place to place. Unit blocked in by deck and electrical pole. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Operator working to get pole moved. Operator states power company delayed work. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Power company marked ground for moving telephone pole. **Time Extended**
51-36-1
95
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not movable from place to place. Unit blocked in by deck and electrical pole. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Operator working to get pole moved. Operator states power company delayed work. **Time Extended**
51-36-1
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Justin Buxton expired 7-22-24
53A-03-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not movable from place to place. Unit blocked in by deck and electrical pole. **Warning**
51-36-1
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on E23 disinfectant not labeled. Manager labeled product at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Feb 23, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter containing reconstituted milk products 46F per manager in cooler over night. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 3 door window side reach in: salsa 47F made at 9:30, not 41F by 2:20, smoked tuna dip 46F made from previously cooled tuna, made at 10 am, not 41F by 2:20. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 3 door window side reach in: salsa 47F made at 9:30, not 41F by 2:20, smoked tuna dip 46F made from previously cooled tuna, made at 10 am, not 41F by 2:20. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter containing reconstituted milk products 46F per manager in cooler over night. See stop sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Probe thermo showing 37F in ice water. Calibrated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-07-4
52
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door reach in under steam table: shrimp ceviche 48F, per manager over night. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm quaternary. New solution made, retested at 200pmm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 door reach in under steam table: shrimp ceviche 48F, per manager over night. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 3 food handlers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: No food handler training observed. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Finns Island Style Grub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Finns Island Style Grub on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Finns Island Style Grub?
Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Finns Island Style Grub.
How does Finns Island Style Grub compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Finns Island Style Grub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Finns Island Style Grub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Finns Island Style Grub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Finns Island Style Grub 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 Finns Island Style Grub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Finns Island Style Grub is inspected around five times per year on average.
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