Starfish Grill

23223 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Seafood
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Starfish Grill, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Panama City Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Operator has applied for a license, unable to license establishment without seating change evaluation form. Previous license number 1305914. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Tuna offered under cooked, no consumer advisory. Provided sign to operator at time of inspection. Posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
02B-02-5
Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen. Priority: Basic
35B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Provided form to operator during inspection. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-15-4
70
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starfish Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starfish Grill on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Starfish Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Starfish Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Starfish Grill's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starfish 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 Starfish Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starfish Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.