Moes Original BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Moes Original BBQ, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Moes Original BBQ trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Employee placed pan under sink to catch leak. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Operator states plumber is coming to repair sink today. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 3 food handlers on duty at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Establishment working to get certifications. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by water heater.
29-34-4
High Priority - Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Employee placed pan under sink to catch leak. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - No hot water for entire establishment. Maximum temperature of 75F reached. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. 3 food handlers on duty at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage containers on dry storage shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of front line hot hold sham has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of fry station reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Back door to kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
47
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting boards on front line and cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door to kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door also not self closing.
35B-01-4
90
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Inspector provided owner with DBPR health reporting compliance form and discussion. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dough cutter, knife, sauce bottles, and lemons. Soiled cloth to right of steam well.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Inspector provided establishment with printed sign hand out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Manager printed procedure and filed in office. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickleball bucket and BBQ sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink on front line. Manager melted ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,front line.
41-17-4
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 front line and the mixer.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the front line.
31B-04-4
61
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine, soda fountain and can opener with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with build up of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
86
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Original BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Original BBQ on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Original BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moes Original BBQ.
How does Moes Original BBQ compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Moes Original BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Moes Original BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Original BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moes Original BBQ 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 Moes Original BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Original BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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