Gene's Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
Gene's Oyster Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Gene's Oyster Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Panama City average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service cup inside bacon bits.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
90
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment add a new seating and bar area. Observed walk in cooler was moved from its original location and moved to a different area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed no plans haven't been submitted for the new addition with increasing of seating and bar area and bathrooms and the walk in cooler was move to a different location. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the new addition add to the old building there was 32 more seats added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed establishment hasn't submitted paperwork for the seating increase from 32 Seats to 64 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment add a new seating and bar area. Observed walk in cooler was moved from its original location and moved to a different area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the new addition add to the old building there was 32 more seats added. **Warning**
51-09-4
78
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled back employee sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
13-07-4
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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/ Jennifer Lowe 1-21-19. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box setting inside employee hand sink in the back kitchen area.
31A-11-4
82
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Seasoning container needs to be cleaned.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading seasoning not labeled on the cook line.
02D-01-5
70
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gene's Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gene's Oyster Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Gene's Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Gene's Oyster Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Gene's Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gene's Oyster Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gene's Oyster Bar 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 Gene's Oyster Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gene's Oyster Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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