HAMMERHEAD FRED'S
8752 THOMAS DR, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 850-233-3907
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich plating station: cheddar cheese 46F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 dishmachine testing 0ppm after multiple runs.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar walk in cooler with debris and standing water on the floor. Soiled floor underneath kitchen equipment throughout the line. Several dirty ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in beer bottle cooler in the bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers with seasoning not labeled in cook line. Operator labeled items at the time of inspection.
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of mold like substance around the door and on the walls and ceiling of bar walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor on inside walk in freezer broken next to the door.
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored with ice cream mix. Employee appropriately stored items at the time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Reduced oxygen packaged grouper and snapper thawed without being removed from the package. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two gallons of milk in reach in cooler in the bar area not labeled. Operator could not identify when they were opened.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two gallons of milk in reach in cooler in the bar area not labeled. Operator could not identify when they were opened. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar area with a blender. Operator removed item at the time of inspection.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the server station.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in bar walk in cooler.
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. Reduced oxygen packaged grouper and snapper thawed without being removed from the package. See stop sale.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in the bar area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both beer reach in coolers in bar area with debris accumulated in the bottom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of mold like substance around the door and on the walls and ceiling of the bar walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor on inside walk in freezer broken next to the door.
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Two oyster tags unmarked. Per manager oysters used 2-5-26.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Presence of buildup and mold like substance around the soda machine nozzles in the server station. Server cleaned the area at the time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing/broken tiles above the handwashing sink at the frying station, above the maketable adjacent to the burners in the cooking line, and at the corner of the salad station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen, in the walk in cooler interior, and in the vents above the soda machine in the server station.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom stalls.
Missing drain plug at two of the dumpsters.
Standing water in bottom three reach-in-coolers in the cooking line (frying station, griddle/grill stations). Standing water in the chest cooler in the bar, close to the redbull cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryers, reach in coolers and ventilation components in the dumpster area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Presence of mold like substance around the door in the interior of the walk in cooler in the bar area.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket and shucking glove stored in and over hand wash sink at oyster bar. Employee removed items from sink.
Sep 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken on grill area make table 52F, mahi in flat top cooler drawers 47F, per manager items in coolers approximately 2 hours. Manager moved chicken to freezer for rapid cooling, placed ice on mahi. New temperatures: chicken 41F, mahi 39F.
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. 1 grill cook at oyster bar hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flat top cooler drawer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flat top cooler drawer gaskets. Butane bottle on grill station soiled, cleaned at time of inspection.
Observed arts and entertainment fee on bill. Fee is not disclosed on menu. Service charge must be printed on menu and bill.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to prep area and exterior door to bar walk-in cooler.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawers: mahi44F, redfish 44F, shrimp 45F, less than 2 hours. Items iced at time of inspection. New temps after 1 hour redfish 38F, mahi 36F, shrimp 40F,
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Restocked at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board in grill area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on grill cooler in disrepair.
Plastic Oyster forks in expo area not inverted.
Vents over back door by dish machine soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. sandwich plating station: cheddar cheese 46F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich plating station: cheddar cheese 46F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of oyster bar hand wash sink. Manager moved cart at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up under freezer fans.
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