The Shack

405 Baltzell Ave, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Shack seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The Shack's latest score of 90 sits above the Port St. Joe average of 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook line. Employee move the open drink can. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. Employee removed their watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Left a copy . **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Apr 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee pot inside employee hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

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.( Blood Borne Pathogens Bodily Fluid Spill Kit)

11-27-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Apr 19, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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11-27-4

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.

06-09-1

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Shack on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Shack?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Shack.

How does The Shack compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

The Shack most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has The Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Shack have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Shack 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 The Shack inspected?

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

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