BAREFOOT HIDE A WAY GRILL
15405 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850-249-2031
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 14 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 live roaches in one of them.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024024261 | Apr 15, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Total of 3 live, small flying insects found. 1 live in dining area, 1 live in prep area, 1 live on post on cook line.
Jun 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
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. Tuna dip 65F, grits 65F, burger patties 57F, 63F, heavy cream 62F, half and half 62F, liquid egg 54F, shredded lettuce 61F, sliced cheddar 62F, butter blend 63F, shredded cheese 62F, shredded cabbage 63F, 64F, sliced Swiss cheese 61F, sliced provolone 62F, Per manager all items in cooler over night. Manager states prep employee found cooler to be warm upon arrival at 6am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna dip 65F, grits 65F, burger patties 57F, 63F, heavy cream 62F, half and half 62F, liquid egg 54F, shredded lettuce 61F, sliced cheddar 62F, butter blend 63F, shredded cheese 62F, shredded cabbage 63F, 64F, sliced Swiss cheese 61F, sliced provolone 62F, Per manager all items in cooler over night. Manager states prep employee found cooler to be warm upon arrival at 6am. See stop sale.
Total of 3 live, small flying insects found. 1 live in dining area, 1 live in prep area, 1 live on post on cook line.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo area: waffle batter 68F at 10:40am, per employee item prepared at approximately 7:00am. Voluntarily discarded at end of breakfast at 11:00am. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 109F under heat lamp at 11:00am, per employee item was cooked and placed under lamp at approximately 7:30am. Manager voluntarily discarded sausage during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. Restocked during inspection.
No soap provided at bar handwash sink. Restocked during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. Back door to kitchen not self closing.
Hole in or other damage to wall by walk-in cooler and by dish machine. Walk-in cooler door rusted at bottom.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Protective plastic shipping liner still attached to interior of prep sink. Employee removed liner at time of inspection.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 3 server/bartenders on duty at time of inspection.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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3 live, small flying insects found in cook line area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top drawers: Raw burger patty 58F, raw beef 58F, provolone cheese 54F, pepper jack 54F, raw shrimp 54F, raw chicken 58F, raw grouper 58F, per employee items in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Items moved to freezer during inspection for rapid chilling. On fry station counter: egg wash 50F. Per employee egg wash made approximately 3 hours prior. Employee added more ice to ice bath during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires test strips for Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer used in three compartment sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 cooks 3 server/bartenders on duty during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 3 server/bartenders on duty at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish pit. Per employee, bottle contains degreaser. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, at bottom of office stairs.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioner condensation dripping/spraying in dry storage. Employee turned off air conditioner during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying printed license that expired 6-1-25
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, in grill/sauté station.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn/missing gaskets on flat top reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled. Gasket area of flat top cooler drawers soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bags of Togo boxes stored under leaking air conditioner unit dripping condensation. Employee turned air conditioner off during inspection to stop condensation.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soiled hand rail on stairs to office. Floor soiled in dry storage. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Discolored tiles thought out cook line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table by cutting board in prep room. Drink removed at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near dish area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tuna dip scoop handle in product. Manager removed scoop at time of inspection.
Worn floor/carpeting. Loose steel plate in walk-in cooler.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Manager printed out during inspection.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Kitchen Manager Cedric Hill over 30 days no manager certificate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in chute of soda machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at bar and no hand wash sign.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Waste hose in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Observed soda gun waste hose at bar feeding into 3 compartment sink. Manager added bucket and moved line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust and debris on ceiling tiles and vents.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed. Manager printed and hung up during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed soda cups stacked while still wet.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 live roaches in one of them.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 dead roaches in one of them.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage over waffle mix and raw cut potatoes. Employee moved sausage to another cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 live roaches in one of them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar with gloves and garbage bags stored in it.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple glue traps under 3 compartment sink and dish machine with 4 dead roaches in one of them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents covered with build up of dust and debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom. Inside bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back packs and coats stored on top of boxes with to go items in it. Manager had employees remove personal items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in fryer station with seals falling off doors and no interior piece on doors exposing only foam that is not cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two cover of open top coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at end of kitchen line with accumulation of food debris on shelves and on bottom of cooler.
Feb 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute and juice machine and can opener blade has soiled buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink in the bar area has plastic garbage and towel in the hand sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through the kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of diced potatoes in the reach in freezer not covered.
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.