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MCGUIRES IRISH PUB OF PANAMA CITY BEACH

17290 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850.588.1292

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats575
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1306062
Grade history
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
4 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025064672Aug 21, 2025Sep 24, 2025$400

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
4 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · No flies observed at time of callback. Admin Complaint
Drainage from seafood pans in walkin leaking onto floor outside walkin by floor drain. Manager tightened band around plug to stop leak.
High priority/28-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · No drainage observed on ground at callback. Admin Complaint
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
4 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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. Server station dish machine tested at 0ppm. New container of chlorine sanitizer connected to machine, machine primed and tested at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Drainage from seafood pans in walkin leaking onto floor outside walkin by floor drain. Manager tightened band around plug to stop leak.
High priority/28-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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. Grill station: Gouda cheese 68F, blu cheese 69F, Fry station: raw chicken 48F, sliced white cheese 51F, Swai 51F, Munchie station: cheddar cheese 51F, sour cream 51F, per manager these items in cooler over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station: Gouda cheese 68F, blu cheese 69F, Fry station: raw chicken 48F, sliced white cheese 51F, Swai 51F, Munchie station: cheddar cheese 51F, sour cream 51F, per manager these items in cooler over 4 hours. Back line: cheddar cheese 47F, Flat top station: corned beef 51F, per manager these items in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink as evidenced by a perforated pan with ice in it resting inside sink. Discussed with manager, items removed from sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar and fry station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps under side emergency doors and back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water around steamers.
Basic/36-22-4
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths. Establishment requires Sink and Surface test strips for sanitizer buckets.
Intermediate/16-37-1
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of dusty ice machine. Scoops washed and relocated at time of inspection.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4

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.