Hammerhead Fred's
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
55
Score
Hammerhead Fred's has been inspected eight times since 2022. Hammerhead Fred's was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Hammerhead Fred's trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Two oyster tags unmarked. Per manager oysters used 2-5-26.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Presence of buildup and mold like substance around the soda machine nozzles in the server station. Server cleaned the area at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Presence of mold like substance around the door in the interior of the walk in cooler in the bar area.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing/broken tiles above the handwashing sink at the frying station, above the maketable adjacent to the burners in the cooking line, and at the corner of the salad station.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen, in the walk in cooler interior, and in the vents above the soda machine in the server station.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom stalls.
32-12-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at two of the dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom three reach-in-coolers in the cooking line (frying station, griddle/grill stations). Standing water in the chest cooler in the bar, close to the redbull cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryers, reach in coolers and ventilation components in the dumpster area.
33-31-5
55
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket and shucking glove stored in and over hand wash sink at oyster bar. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
FL-55
64
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich plating station: cheddar cheese 46F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich plating station: cheddar cheese 46F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of oyster bar hand wash sink. Manager moved cart at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up under freezer fans. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Tasso grits 109F in center, manager reheated to 165F, at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-08-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink at end of bar, dish pit soap dispenser stocked with hand sanitizer. Both were stocked with soap at time of inspection. No paper towels at both bar hand wash sinks. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Provided flyer with cleanup procedures. Manager indicated establishment would adopt procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of 2 door upright prep cooler. Debris around oyster station make table. Oyster station cleaned at time of inspection.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dish area hand wash sink.
29-11-4
64
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dish pit.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of steam table for reheating pasta.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In grill station
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling with accumulated mold-like substance. In bar walk-in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under pasta station hand wash sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Large gap between double doors by beer cooler
35B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to steamer station.
36-24-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hammerhead Fred's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hammerhead Fred's on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hammerhead Fred's?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hammerhead Fred's.
How does Hammerhead Fred's compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Hammerhead Fred's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Hammerhead Fred's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hammerhead Fred's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hammerhead Fred's 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 Hammerhead Fred's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hammerhead Fred's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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