Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water. Temperature of 62F achieved. Manager states water heater will be installed tomorrow. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Water heater being installed at time of callback. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk-in cooler. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink by walkin cooler not working/unable to dispense soap. Fixed and working properly at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No hot water. Temperature of 62F achieved. Manager states water heater will be installed tomorrow. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in dish pit. Many loose tiles with trapped water underneath. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage.
36-17-5
70
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish washer tested at 10ppm. Chlorine and detergent lines were switched. Manager corrected lines during inspection and primed machine. Tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Broiler station: Swiss cheese 61F, per manager unknown amount of time. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broiler station: Swiss cheese 61F, per manager unknown amount of time. See stop sale. Grill drawer: burger 52F, establishment has documentation that burgers were 35F approximately 2 hours prior. Burgers moved to walk-in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink and in dish pit.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on tiles in upstairs men's room.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on speed racks in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment; dry storage.
36-64-5
47
May 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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. Cilantro butter 49F, shredded lettuce 49F, items on station since approximately 9am. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cilantro butter 49F, shredded lettuce 49F, items on station since approximately 9am. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Cooking- ground beef burger 131F. Re cook- ( med well ) 157F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Drawer- raw mahi 51F, raw shrimp 49F, raw salmon 47F ( 1:00-3:45). Chef placed ice on food. Recheck mahi 43F, shrimp 41F, salmon 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Fruit and vegetable wash hose drains into hand wash sink. Manager moved hose over to the prep sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cooking- ground beef burger 131F. Re cook- ( med well ) 157F. Cook used thermometer to check temp after inspector checked cook temp on first cook. **Corrected On-Site**
05-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager stated cutting boards are in order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid and Thawed under no cold running water. Thawing- ribs 59F (3:09-4:09). Cook place ribs on and under ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
50
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar gun and two dish racks with mold like substance. Manager had dishwasher throw racks away and had bartender clean soda gun. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in server area. Manager had employee stock paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.two missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
36-36-4
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chili and black beans not covered in hot hold unit. Manager covered all food in hot hold unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Oct 31, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen side area. One landed on cutting board and manager immediately took to dish area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two cambros stacked that were still wet. Manager separated the cambros to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above prep area with food and dust debris.
36-34-5
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. Observed salmon in ROP packaging thawed with no slit in package to let air out. Manager took fish to prep person who immediately put slit in salmon packs. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.
How does Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville 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 Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is inspected around four times per year on average.
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