The Wharf

9902 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Wharf appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The Wharf's latest score of 100 sits above the Panama City Beach average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Shrimp cooked at approximately 12:30 per manager down to 79F at 4:20, see stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Shrimp cooked at approximately 12:30 per manager down to 79F at 4:20, see stop sale.

03D-01-5

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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager primed machine at time of inspection, tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in bar cooler not date marked, per employee milk opened within 1 week. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.

02C-03-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks on shelf and on top of ice cream container in walk-in freezer. Manager removed and discarded drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of fry station reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink at wait station 76F.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 sinks on make bar/ cook line blocked with trash cans. Sink by mop sink blocked with shelf and food tubs.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by mop sink. Chef stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cutting board at make bar on cook line.

21-10-4

Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Cloth used under tea urn dispenser in wait station.

21-30-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar.

14-09-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Self-service desert buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Donuts, pudding, and parfaits unprotected. **Warning**

08B-01-4

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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. Tested at 10ppm chlorine. Manager primed machine, tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Biscuits on soup table at buffet not protected. Manager placed lid on pa of biscuits. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-01-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar between three compartment sink and table. Employee removed knives and placed in dish area for cleaning and relocating. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-17-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 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. Tested at 10ppm. Machine primed. Tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cole slaw 50F, ranch dressing 52F, less than 2 hours per manager. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to manager. Filled out at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in dish area handwash sink. Manager removed bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of silverware on top of dish pit hand wash sink. Employee moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Wharf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Wharf on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Wharf?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Wharf.

How does The Wharf compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

The Wharf most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has The Wharf's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Wharf have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Wharf 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 Wharf inspected?

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

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