Gary's Oyster Shack

1320 N Tyndall Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32404

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Gary's Oyster Shack, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Panama City average 83, so Gary's Oyster Shack trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting board and can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper,tuna walk in cooler.

06-09-1

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 74 seat, observed 60 added seats in smokehouse total 134 seats for the establishment.

51-09-4

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pie slices date mark for 9-21-24. Manager trash items. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee clean the can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps,over the pickup line.

38-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.

23-03-4

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance,over the three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees cook line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime on the drainage racks.

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and cornmeal not identified by common name on the cook line.

02D-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line underneath the grill.

14-11-5

Jun 20, 2023

Complaint Full

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 12, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.

10-20-4

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gary's Oyster Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gary's Oyster Shack on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gary's Oyster Shack?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gary's Oyster Shack.

How does Gary's Oyster Shack compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Gary's Oyster Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Gary's Oyster Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gary's Oyster Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gary's Oyster Shack 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 Gary's Oyster Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gary's Oyster Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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