Eat SafelyIn Florida

SCHOONERS

5121 GULF DR, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · (850)235-3555

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats349
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1302323
Grade history
SEP 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Lobster dip in prep cooler dated 10-19 not used by 10-30. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2021039572Aug 23, 2021Oct 13, 2021$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside bar: ice cream base 61F, per manager ice cream base in area approximately 30 minutes. Voluntarily discarded during inspection. Salad station: shredded cheese 51F, boiled eggs 49F, seaweed salad 48F, blue cheese 50F, per employee items on station approximately 3.5 hours. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored over fry station make table. Manager removed sanitizer bucket during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups stored in outside bar handwash wash sink. Manager removed cups during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stack of styrofoam cups stored uninverted on back on hand wash sink directly under hand soap. Manager removed cups during inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Lobster dip in prep cooler dated 10-19 not used by 10-30. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry hot holding: grits 121F, mash potatoes 122F. Manager added water to double boiler for better heating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on water heater.
High priority/29-34-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door near prep room.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Basic/10-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue on shelves in beer walk-in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in sink at bar location.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch portioning Remoulade sauce. Employees on cook line preparing food wearing a watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw shrimp in standing water 69F.
Basic/06-01-5
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Pipe under hand wash sink in prep room leaking. Manager placed pan under pipe to catch drip.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of residue in grooves of soda gun nozzles. Nozzles cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed employee in prep room remove wiping cloth from soiled pipe under hand wash sink and wipe prep table. Discussed with employee. Employee obtained clean wiping cloths and washed and sanitized prep table.
Basic/21-19-4
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoops on exterior of ice machines outside.
Basic/10-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled plastic curtains in prep room.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from bar drink contraption on side of ice well.
Basic/29-11-4
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location at outside bar. For reporting purposes only.
/45-05-4
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut oranges, limes, cherries on bar counter by customers not properly covered. Employee stretched plastic wrap over items.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside bar: ice cream base 57F, less than 1 hour, returned to walk-in at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill hot holding: onions 122F, mushrooms 120F, less than 2 hours, placed on grill for reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Observed employee chewing on and handling toothpick while working on cook line. Discussed with employee, employee discarded toothpick and washed hands.
Basic/12B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Plated mahi cooked on flat top to 127F. Employee put fish back on flattop and cooked to 170F,
High priority/03C-75-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flat top drawers: grouper 46F, approximately 1 hour per cook. Door was cracked open, ambient thermo showing 47F. Door closed fully and unit down to 42F Moved to colder unit for cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on soda gun nozzles at bar. Bartender cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Seaweed salad slacking on counter in kitchen. Manager moved to walk-in.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoops stored on sides of ice machines out side. Manager washed and relocated at time of inspection.
Basic/10-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtains at door to prep room soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.