CAPT. JACK'S FRONT BEACH ROAD
12628 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-234-6457
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked spaghetti noodles dated 8-10, not used by 8-18. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked spaghetti noodles dated 8-10, not used by 8-18. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On backside of building.
Spray bottles containing toxic substances not labeled. Per manager bottles contain degreaser and grill cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled on double sided reach through cooler behind buffet.
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Floor covering in disrepair. Missing chunks of upper floor coving in various spots.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cherry filling and boiled eggs. Raw eggs moved to bottom shelf during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Drain cleaner, paint, and paint thinner stored over linens. Employee moved linens below chemicals during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up around soda dispensers in wait station. Cleaned during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired certificate for Edith.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in coolers in prep area and double sided hot boxes.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Manager had area cleaned.
Stored food not covered. Green beans not covered in walk-in cooler. Covered during inspection.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Side room reach in: boiled eggs 48F in cooler for undetermined amount of time, boiled shrimp 45F in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side room reach in: boiled eggs 48F in cooler for undetermined amount of time, boiled shrimp 45F in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of quaternary sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Fan guards missing in cook line reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sheet pans and speed racks in walk-in cooler soiled. Soiled handle on lemon cutter. Employee began cleaning items.
Aug 18, 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 plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin.
Jul 16, 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 plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin.
May 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 plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin.
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cookies and cakes on buffet with no protection. Employees moved items under sneeze guard at time of inspection.
Hand wash sink in dish area leaking. Operator placed bucket under sink to catch water.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Maximum temperature of 152F at dish surface in dish washer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw scallops in upright reach in. Manager moved chicken to bottom during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area near hostess stand with reach in cooler and ice bin.
In-use knife/knives stored in crack between table and wall in dish area. Knife removed at time of inspection.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over honeydew melon. Manager moved eggs to another cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with bleach.
Walls/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walls and vents around hood with a build up of dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed beef and shrimp stored on floor of freezers. Manager put all items on a shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Manager emptied bucket then refilled- tested 200ppm quaternary.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed fly strips with instructions to throw away when people present still out. Manager threw away.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in between back of table and wall. Kitchen manager moved knives to dish area.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes at 125F. Employee states 1 hour. Reheated to 168F.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old dates left on pasta salad container and macaroni salad container. Employee removed labels.
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.