Squared Grouper

7220 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Squared Grouper, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

By comparison, the average Panama City Beach facility scores 84, putting Squared Grouper on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sodas at fry station reach in cooler. Manager moved shrimp at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 45F, per operator less than one hour.
03A-02-5
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. One food handlers hired over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Employees have signed employee reporting agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
58
Sep 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Squared Grouper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Squared Grouper on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Squared Grouper compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Squared Grouper most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Squared Grouper's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Squared Grouper have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Squared Grouper means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.