HARPOON HARRY'S
12627 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 8502346060
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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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. Fry counter: milk/egg wash 50F at 2:25, per employee item on counter since 10:00am. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021007978 | Feb 15, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup around nozzles in soda machine adjacent to wine walk in cooler. Manager cleaned area at the time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé portion cup used to dispense pepper. Operator removed cup from container at the time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Rusty fan guards in wine walk in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees wearing smart eating in cooking line.
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Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing smart watches. Watches removed at the time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in salad station and outside bar area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to handwashing sink adjacent to dry storage area.
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Fry counter: milk/egg wash 50F at 2:25, per employee item on counter since 10:00am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry counter: milk/egg wash 50F at 2:25, per employee item on counter since 10:00am. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up around soda nozzles in server station. Manager cleaned area at time of inspection.
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. Four cooks and three servers/bartenders.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine, behind steamer, and over server station table. Rusty fan guards in wine walk-in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 3 stalls missing covers in women's room. Manager obtained covered receptacles.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in hot hold sham over mashed potatoes. Employee food removed during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on exterior of storm pourers at outside bar. Manager discarded bottles at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of expo, salad, and outside bar reach-in-coolers.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over washed asparagus. Unwashed blueberries and raspberries stored over cut strawberries.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oyster bar area,observed ice bucket in the employee hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,in the oyster bar area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table on the cook line.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed cut lemons and tequila bottle stored in drink ice at outside bar. Manager had employee melt ice.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut fruit and tequila bottle stored in ice bin at outside bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 45F on fry cook line. Manager states 2 hours and added ice bag to top of shrimp to bring temp down.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained date process to manager.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with build up of debris over cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone sitting on towels used for kitchen. Manager removed phone.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun with no hose or holster at outside bar.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 52F out for 2 hours. Manager had employee add ice to top of shrimp in ziploc bag.
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/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Observed two employees without employee food training or proof of illness form.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean cambros and pans with old labels. Manager had employee remove all old labels m
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored with food side up.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles behind the bar. Bartender labeled both bottles with marker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can in ladies room with no lid. Manager found lid and placed on garbage can in ladies room.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in prep area on counter. Manager moved.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed gloves stored in kitchen under bug zapper. Manager moved gloves.
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.