Gibson Inn
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Gibson Inn appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Single service bowl or other container with no handle used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Apalachicola restaurant, which scores around 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jennifer Trett. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Mahi.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Single service Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in the pickup station.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season containers on the cook,line.
02D-01-5
70
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Left a copy of the oyster advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
67
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat cookie in the four door reach in cooker back prep area.
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can goods on the floor , tomatoes cans and rice.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the waitress station use for dumping ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, inside the black pepper container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink.
31B-04-4
61
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink,by the drink station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils,without lid for the drinks at the pickup station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coffee filter with coffee beans inside not protected by possible contamination in the waitress station.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,in the back prep area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.gram crackers mix . Employee removed serving cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Serving Cup with no handle used to dispense food ,season back prep area.
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coffee inside of a filter not protected from possible contamination next to the tea machine.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour container.
02D-01-5
55
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing there hands for 7 second.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw shrimp not covered inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
02D-01-5
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
50
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gibson Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gibson Inn on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gibson Inn?
Across the inspection record, “single service bowl or other container with no handle used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gibson Inn.
How does Gibson Inn compare to other restaurants in Apalachicola?
Gibson Inn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Apalachicola average of 84.
Has Gibson Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gibson Inn have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gibson Inn 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 Gibson Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gibson Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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