The Back Porch - Bay
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at The Back Porch - Bay, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
“Floor in walk-in cooler covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so The Back Porch - Bay trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Canned drink in bar ice well. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Canned drink in bar ice well. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo: Cole slaw 51F, per manager Cole slaw in location for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed Cole slaw in walk-in freezer for rapid chilling at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breakers missing on hose bibbs in dish pit.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Jug of unknown purple liquid missing label in dish area. Manager voluntarily discarded item at time of inspection.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in salad cooler on expo. Cooler currently not being used.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor in walk-in cooler covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over clean dish drying shelf.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance and debris on exterior of upright cook line reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor worn down to bare concrete on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
37
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash location. Manager had employee refill dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with trash can. Manager removed trash can from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents through out kitchen, ware wash and storage are rusted.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in ware wash location.
36-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and ware wash floors not sealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler walls with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Chlorine 0 ppm. Manager called technician, he corrected sanitizer solution to 100 ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in ware washing area. Hose wrapped around sink and faucet. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Small amount of build up in both ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in warehouse washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 2 sinks in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in ware wash area to right of dish machine at back wall where dishwasher rinses dishes.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
55
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed shucked oysters on half shell with no tag kept with preshucked trays. Manager retrieved tag and put with oysters. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar and no paper towels at hand wash sink in upstairs server area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in upstairs dry storage area and mold like substance around vents in same area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of cutting board. Manager moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked while still wet. Manager took cambros to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen and dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floors with pieces of tile missing behind bar and throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in water at 82F.
10-07-4
61
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed one live roach at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed no live roach activity at this time. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed one live roach at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in the following locations: 11 on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today 1 on floor of dry storage hallway **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No dead roaches observed at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored on floor of dry storage area upstairs.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines in kitchen with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 5 ceiling tiles missing in upstairs dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in the following locations: 11 on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today 1 on floor of dry storage hallway **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed shell plate with no handle in Cajun seasoning and rice used to dispense food. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored in rack with food contact surface up. Manager inverted and put utensils in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
64
May 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Mar 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on wall next to dish area. Manager killed and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed 2 live roaches under dish machine and 4 dead in same area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed 0 live roach activity. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Back Porch - Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Back Porch - Bay on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Back Porch - Bay?
Across the inspection record, “floor in walk-in cooler covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Back Porch - Bay.
How does The Back Porch - Bay compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
The Back Porch - Bay most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has The Back Porch - Bay's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Back Porch - Bay have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Back Porch - Bay means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Back Porch - Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Back Porch - Bay is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants