Eat SafelyIn Florida

ALIBI BAR

8010 SURF DR, Panama City Beach FL 32408

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305833
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese 47F,
High priority/01B-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2022033455Jul 8, 2022Aug 5, 2022$400
6--2021043161Sep 15, 2021Oct 27, 2021$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bar's beer reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer reach in cooler at the bar, and in bottom of lowboy in the cooking line.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken breast sitting on two compartment sink with the intention of being thawed. Operator open cold water to properly thaw.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Bar dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Thawed mahi, grouper, and tuna in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook and 1 server working with no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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. Thawed mahi, grouper, and tuna in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Mold-like substance on ceiling in beer walkin cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Manager unclogged drain during inspection.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor area in disrepair near dish pit and on cook line. Grease build up on floor in walkway between bar and kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen blocked by co tank and dust pan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's cell phone and wireless speaker stored on shelf above make table.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Observed barbecue sauce stored on the floor in storage room next to office. Observed a box of Lemons stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in either restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups, clam shells stored on floor in storage room next to office.
Basic/25-05-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at prep sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Observed visibly soiled pitcher in contact with ice in ice machine. See stop sale.
High priority/08B-27-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over shrimp and mani. Employee moved ground beef to bottom.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed visibly soiled pitcher in contact with ice in ice machine. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lucas wells expired 4-24-24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC dripping into pan over mustard packets, Togo forks, and overflowing onto pizza pans. Employee moved all items and washed pizza pans.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of beer cooler door.
Basic/36-03-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Bar dish machine tested at 10ppm. Primed at time of inspection. Tested at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen tested at over 500ppm. Cook diluted solution at time of inspection. Retested at 200ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked chicken prepped on 2-18-24, not date marked by 2-20-24. Milk opened 2-18-24 not dated. Cook marked items at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook hired over 60 days, no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside kitchen warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps around window AC unit in rear storage area.
Basic/35B-04-4
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Bar dish washer tested at 0ppm. Establishment to use kitchen dishwasher.
High priority/22-41-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese 47F,
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 47F, moved to freezer for rapid chilling, cream cheese 47F in cooler over night see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
No cleaning agent provided at bar dish machine. Observed only sanitizer by bar dish washer, detergent tube inserted into container of chlorine.
Intermediate/16-06-4
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. 1 bartender 1 server 1 cook on duty, no proof of reporting agreement. All employees on duty at time of inspection signed agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook and 1 bartender hired.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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. Observed mahi and tuna in vacuum sealed bags indicating product is to be removed from package before thawing.
Basic/06-09-1
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. On cook line.
Basic/36-10-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.