Ocean's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
86
Score
Ocean's Bar & Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Ocean's Bar & Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Panama City Beach restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station: she crab soup 51F, Mac and cheese 50F, roast beef 48F, potato salad 50F, mozzarella 46F, per manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale. Honey dew and cantaloupe mix 49F, per manager in cooler approximately 2 hours, moved to colder unit during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Sandwich cooler: Potato salad 50F, honey dew and cantaloupe mix 46F, mozzarella cheese 54F, roast beef 47F, shredded lettuce 47F, per manger items in unit for approximately 3.5 hours. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Sandwich cooler: shredded lettuce 41F. Mac and cheese 47F per manager pulled approximately 5 hours prior. See stop sale. No other TCS cold holding in unit. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station: she crab soup 51F, Mac and cheese 50F, roast beef 48F, potato salad 50F, mozzarella 46F, per manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale. Honey dew and cantaloupe mix 49F, per manager in cooler approximately 2 hours, moved to colder unit during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Sandwich cooler: Potato salad 50F, honey dew and cantaloupe mix 46F, mozzarella cheese 54F, roast beef 47F, shredded lettuce 47F, per manger items in unit for approximately 3.5 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Thawed red fish in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
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. Sandwich station: she crab soup 51F, Mac and cheese 50F, roast beef 48F, potato salad 50F, mozzarella 46F, per manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station: she crab soup 51F, Mac and cheese 50F, roast beef 48F, potato salad 50F, mozzarella 46F, per manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale. Honey dew and cantaloupe mix 49F, per manager in cooler approximately 2 hours, moved to colder unit during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up in soda gun nozzle at bar. Bartender cleaned soda gun at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust like substance around vents and discolored tiles throughout kitchen.
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. Thawed red fish in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries and bread on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in outside walk-in freezer under fans.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on walk-in cooler fans. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking into bus pan from pipe under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
43
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Grill reach in cooler: cooked chicken 62F, feta cheese 66F, potato salad 64F, shredded lettuce 62F, macaroni and cheese 62F, cut honey dew and cantaloupe mix 62F, sliced tomatoes 64F, sour cream 60F, per employee these items in cooler over night, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill reach in cooler: cooked chicken 62F, feta cheese 66F, potato salad 64F, shredded lettuce 62F, macaroni and cheese 62F, cut honey dew and cantaloupe mix 62F, sliced tomatoes 64F, sour cream 60F, per employee these items in cooler over night, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Mold like substance in ice scoop holders. Cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in ice scoop holders. Scoops and holders washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dish machine leaking into tub on floor.
29-11-4
58
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Grill drawers: raw chicken 46F, raw burger patties 46F, per manager items in cooler over night. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawers: raw chicken 46F, raw burger patties 46F, per manager items in cooler over night. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on fry station reach in cooler door handle. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn/ missing on reach in coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored over dressings in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
58
Oct 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance. Manager has ice machine off to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in flour and cut fruit used to dispense food. Manager removed both bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone chargers and cords stored in top dish of stacked dishes on cook line. Manager removed all items and took bowl to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs shelled stored over tortillas. Manager put eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beach sauce containing butter held over 7 days. Manager threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw trigger fish stored over ready to eat beef. Manager moved ready to eat meat to the top of rack in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufle cup stored in marinara sauce. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile broken next to pizza station.
36-17-5
78
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
55
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean's Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ocean's Bar & Grill.
How does Ocean's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Ocean's Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Ocean's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean's Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ocean's Bar & Grill 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 Ocean's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean's Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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