JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE
16230 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850.235.7870
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen side area. One landed on cutting board and manager immediately took to dish area to be cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016044705 | Sep 22, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bar hand wash sink drains onto floor. Employee fixed pipe for water to go into drain.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo area upright: house made ranch dressing 52F, honey butter 77F, Expo area table: pico de gallo 48F, per manager items in location approximately 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control for softened butter with operator. Items voluntarily discarded by operator during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of unknown substance on chemical shelf. Discarded by operator at time of inspection.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water from melted ice in expo area ice well draining onto floor. Operator emptied ice bin and discontinued use of ice bin until repairs can be made.
Equipment in poor repair. Paint chipping on walk-in cooler shelves.
Standing water in bottom of broiler station reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Cheese sticks, corn, and chicken wings not frozen solid.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in breaker room.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No hot water. Temperature of 62F achieved. Manager states water heater will be installed tomorrow.
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No hot water. Temperature of 62F achieved. Manager states water heater will be installed tomorrow.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk-in cooler. Restocked at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink by walkin cooler not working/unable to dispense soap. Fixed and working properly at time of inspection.
Floor tiles in disrepair in dish pit. Many loose tiles with trapped water underneath. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 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. Bar dish washer tested at 10ppm. Chlorine and detergent lines were switched. Manager corrected lines during inspection and primed machine. Tested at 100ppm
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. Broiler station: Swiss cheese 61F, per manager unknown amount of time. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broiler station: Swiss cheese 61F, per manager unknown amount of time. See stop sale. Grill drawer: burger 52F, establishment has documentation that burgers were 35F approximately 2 hours prior. Burgers moved to walk-in cooler for cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink and in dish pit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on tiles in upstairs men's room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on speed racks in walk-in cooler.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment; dry storage.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Cilantro butter 49F, shredded lettuce 49F, items on station since approximately 9am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cilantro butter 49F, shredded lettuce 49F, items on station since approximately 9am. See stop sale.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Cooking- ground beef burger 131F. Re cook- ( med well ) 157F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Drawer- raw mahi 51F, raw shrimp 49F, raw salmon 47F ( 1:00-3:45). Chef placed ice on food. Recheck mahi 43F, shrimp 41F, salmon 39F.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Fruit and vegetable wash hose drains into hand wash sink. Manager moved hose over to the prep sink area.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cooking- ground beef burger 131F. Re cook- ( med well ) 157F. Cook used thermometer to check temp after inspector checked cook temp on first cook.
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager stated cutting boards are in order.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid and Thawed under no cold running water. Thawing- ribs 59F (3:09-4:09). Cook place ribs on and under ice.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar gun and two dish racks with mold like substance. Manager had dishwasher throw racks away and had bartender clean soda gun.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in server area. Manager had employee stock paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing.two missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Stored food not covered. Observed chili and black beans not covered in hot hold unit. Manager covered all food in hot hold unit.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen side area. One landed on cutting board and manager immediately took to dish area to be cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above prep area with food and dust debris.
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. Observed salmon in ROP packaging thawed with no slit in package to let air out. Manager took fish to prep person who immediately put slit in salmon packs.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two cambros stacked that were still wet. Manager separated the cambros to dry properly.
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