HUNTS ON ST JOE BAY
1937 COUNTY ROAD 30A, Port St Joe FL 32456 · 8503936950
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022037765 | Aug 2, 2022 | Mar 20, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Posted mix by ice machine on the the floor.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Tall Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the entrance of the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mahi thawing in container of standing water.
Water leaking from faucet/handle bar area.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cook line cutting board.
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.
Employee beverage container without lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, front line.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the cook line floor.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the cook line and the can opener blade out in the dry storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink use for dumping ice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking cup in the waitress station,not properly air dried.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of liquid margarine setting on the floor by the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink and out in the dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin on the cook line next to fryers.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waitress station.
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. Any employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by the cook line inside the five gallon bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking the drink cups not properly letting them air dry.
Food stored on floor. Seafood blend setting on kitchen floor.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar three compartment sink sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Employee made new solution, tested at 150ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: rice 131F, less than 4 hours per employee, sitting on top of steam table pan. Heated to 172F, and place in hot water in steam table.
Oyster consumer advisory not posted in a conspicuous location. Unable to view oyster consumer advisory from other side of dining room or outside dining. Oyster consumer advisory posted in other areas of dining room at time of inspection.
Shelving in kitchen made of unfinished wood.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.