GIBSON INN
51 AVE C, Apalachicola FL 32320 · 850-653-2191
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooling from last night Chicken backs 68 F
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling chicken backs 68 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board waitress station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room area.
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,waitress station.
Equipment in poor repair. Soap dispenser broken in front of the oven and the gaskets on the cook line low boy reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Waitress station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers buildup.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed Ac Vac line running through the kitchen outside connection has no cover protection from vermin.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not properly stored in the waitress station.
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jennifer Trett.
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. Mahi.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
Single service Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in the pickup station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season containers on the cook,line.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Left a copy of the oyster advisory.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat cookie in the four door reach in cooker back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed can goods on the floor, tomatoes cans and rice.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the waitress station use for dumping ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, inside the black pepper container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink,by the drink station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.gram crackers mix. Employee removed serving cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils,without lid for the drinks at the pickup station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed coffee filter with coffee beans inside not protected by possible contamination in the waitress station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,in the back prep area.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line.
Serving Cup with no handle used to dispense food,season back prep area.
Stored food not covered. Observed coffee inside of a filter not protected from possible contamination next to the tea machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour container.
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.