GENE'S OYSTER BAR
302 SHERMAN AVE, Panama City FL 32401 · 850-819-1350
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service cup inside bacon bits.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment add a new seating and bar area. Observed walk in cooler was moved from its original location and moved to a different area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the new addition add to the old building there was 32 more seats added.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment add a new seating and bar area. Observed walk in cooler was moved from its original location and moved to a different area.
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. Left a copy.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the new addition add to the old building there was 32 more seats added.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled back employee sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Grouper.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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/ Jennifer Lowe 1-21-19.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box setting inside employee hand sink in the back kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Seasoning container needs to be cleaned.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading seasoning not labeled on the cook line.
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