Flying Harpoon

304 Williams Ave, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2025, Flying Harpoon has three inspections in the public record. Flying Harpoon was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Port St. Joe average 84, so Flying Harpoon trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Wash hands for 6 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reheated roast beef 55 F in at 9:30 am temp at 12:35 pm. Reheat gravy 156 F at 9:30 am temp at 12:36 pm.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. reheated roast beef 55 F in at 9:30 am temp at 12:35 pm. Reheat gravy 156 F at 9:30 am temp at 12:36 pm.
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a steel wool inside the employee hand sink.
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area. person in charge made the CO2 tank secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
47
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to the ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs not covered in the reach in freezer on the cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured bar line.
51-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork butts shrimp,bag oyster thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager removed the mop and stored it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Crab season not labeled. Label were placed on the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jun 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flying Harpoon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flying Harpoon on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flying Harpoon?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flying Harpoon.

How does Flying Harpoon compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

Flying Harpoon most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has Flying Harpoon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Flying Harpoon have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Flying Harpoon 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.