RUNAWAY ISLAND BAR & GRILL
14521 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413
Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in employee bathroom away from food area. Manager killed roaches and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022037768 | Aug 3, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | $400 |
| 6--2019037508 | Jul 17, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill: crab meat 55F, per manager crab on station approximately 2 hours. Moved to freezer for rapid chilling during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under dumbwaiter.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of machine. Manager took scoop inside for cleaning and relocating.
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Stored food not covered. Open bag of plantains in walk-in freezer. Manager covered product at time of inspection.
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over spinach dip. Raw calamari over cocktail and tartar sauce. All items rearranged appropriately at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Oyster walk-in: raw oysters ambient temp 58F, internal temp 46F, per employee in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station: mango salsa 47F, per manager on station approximately 3 hours. Placed in freezer for rapid chilling during inspection. Oyster walk-in: raw oysters ambient temp 58F, internal temp 46F, per employee in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple unmarked tags on floor in walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep room handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At salad station and back line handwash sinks. Restocked at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in prep room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep kitchen sink.
No light in walk-in oyster cooler.
Feb 25, 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Dec 26, 2024Call 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Oct 21, 2024Call 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Aug 22, 2024Call 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in employee bathroom away from food area. Manager killed roaches and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar with mold like substance. Manager had bartender clean nozzle during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink in upstairs prep kitchen. Manager added paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Manager removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager put buckets on shelves.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over vegetable prep sink. Also fly strips over condiments and sugar containers. Manager removed fly strips and called eco lab during inspection to relocate bug zapper.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm on bucket of sanitizer in bar area. Manager had employee empty bucket and fill with correct solution.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection 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. Observed raw chicken 46F and grouper 48F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 46F and grouper 48F held over night in reach in cooler. Manager threw away.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with no dates marked. Also tags not kept in chronological order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks behind bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cambros in prep area stacked while still wet. Manager took cambros to dish area.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Nacho station: pico de Gallo 46F, crab cake mix 50F, per manager over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Nacho station: pico de Gallo 46F, crab cake mix 50F, per manager over night. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Pre-shucked oysters being marked for shuck day. Discussed marking tags for sale/serve date with manager.
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 mahi and tuna in vacuum sealed bags, product labels indicate product is to be removed from packaging when thawing. Fish removed from bag at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At front door. Gap between doors to outside bar area.
Heavy grease/residue buildup on service stairs.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on side of ice machine. Manager took scoop inside for washing and relocating.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by dish pit in recharge zone.
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.