BACK PORCH - BAY
16220 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850.233.1750
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023055959 | Sep 25, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | $400 |
| 6--2023015740 | Mar 14, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Canned drink in bar ice well. See stop sale.
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.
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.
Vacuum breakers missing on hose bibbs in dish pit.
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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.
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.
Floor in walk-in cooler covered with standing water.
Insect control device installed over clean dish drying shelf.
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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor worn down to bare concrete on cook line.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher at bar in recharge zone.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with trash can. Manager removed trash can from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash location. Manager had employee refill dispenser.
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.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in ware wash location.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and ware wash floors not sealed.
Walk-in cooler walls with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in ware washing area. Hose wrapped around sink and faucet.
Ceiling tile missing in warehouse washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 2 sinks in kitchen.
Small amount of build up in both ice machines.
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.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Manager set up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes 51F and tuna dip 52F. Manager stated out for 2.5 hours and added ice.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros stacked while still wet. Manager removed all wet and took to dish area to run again.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed one knife and one spatula stored in between equipment and counter. Employee removed and took to dish area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light installed over 2 cases of potatoes. Manager moved potatoes.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed salad cooler top with insulation exposed on bottom of lid.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in upstairs dry storage area and mold like substance around vents in same area.
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.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen and dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floors with pieces of tile missing behind bar and throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in water at 82F.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar and on top of dish machine. Manager had employee label all bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside all 3 ice machines. Manager had employees wipe down inside of ice machines.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup and shell shaped plates in seasonings in dry storage area of kitchen. Manager removed all.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area upstairs and in kitchen expo area.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle in hand wash sink in back prep area. Kitchen manager removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today.
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today.
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
Sep 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 5 ceiling tiles missing in upstairs dry storage area.
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
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.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored on floor of dry storage area upstairs.
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.