Hunts on St Joe Bay
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Hunts on St Joe Bay has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Hunts on St Joe Bay's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
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. Mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Posted mix by ice machine on the the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Tall Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the entrance of the kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mahi thawing in container of standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle bar area.
29-11-4
58
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cook line cutting board.
22-02-4
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
Basic - Employee beverage container without lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, front line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the cook line floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
67
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the cook line and the can opener blade out in the dry storage area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink use for dumping ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin on the cook line next to fryers.
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink and out in the dry storage area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of liquid margarine setting on the floor by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking cup in the waitress station,not properly air dried.
24-08-4
64
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by the cook line inside the five gallon bucket.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waitress station.
31B-02-4
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. Any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Seafood blend setting on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking the drink cups not properly letting them air dry.
24-08-4
50
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: rice 131F, less than 4 hours per employee, sitting on top of steam table pan. Heated to 172F, and place in hot water in steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar three compartment sink sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Employee made new solution, tested at 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Oyster consumer advisory not posted in a conspicuous location. Unable to view oyster consumer advisory from other side of dining room or outside dining. Oyster consumer advisory posted in other areas of dining room at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-4
Basic - Shelving in kitchen made of unfinished wood.
36-30-4
64
Oct 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
86
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach underneath the front bar area next to the oysters bin. Observed 15 live roaches underneath the reach in stand up cooler in the kitchen area. Observed 35 live roaches underneath the dish machine against the wall. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renewed establishment license doing my inspection. Conformation 226005852. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath the front bar area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath all equipment.
36-73-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hunts on St Joe Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hunts on St Joe Bay on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hunts on St Joe Bay?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hunts on St Joe Bay.
How does Hunts on St Joe Bay compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?
Hunts on St Joe Bay most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.
Has Hunts on St Joe Bay's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hunts on St Joe Bay have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hunts on St Joe Bay 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 Hunts on St Joe Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hunts on St Joe Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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