UPTOWN RAW BAR AND GRILL
411 REID AVE, Port St Joe FL 32456 · 8508999001
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019032611 | Jun 5, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | $300 |
| 6--2019014955 | Jun 26, 2018 | Apr 11, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Case of all purpose and floor cleaner stored over a box of wine. Operator appropriately reorganized items at the time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Easton and Courtney expired 05/2026.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Broken soap dispenser in handwashing sink next to warewashing area. Operator placed an order for a new dispenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler's floor soiled with food debris and standing water. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust/debris.
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Standing water in bottom of oyster station maketable.
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelet while engaging in food prep.
Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season shakers on the front line not identified by name.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line. Paper towels were placed in to the drying device.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,by the employee hand sink.
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. Tuna.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tuna. Cook removed items from their packaging.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Serving cup inside the salt container back prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of Texas toast bread on the floor in the back prep area.
Stored food not covered. Bag of crab legs not covered inside the reach in freezer in the back prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker on the cook line. Observed a salt container not labeled back prep area.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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.
Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,by the dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Case of hamburger bones on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Knife stored between equipment next to the toaster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator in the back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,flats top grill and burner stove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season containers on the cook line.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe single serving cup inside the diced eggs.
Clean utensils knife stored between equipment and wall. Front line.
In-use ice scoop stored on top soiled surface between uses,ice machine.
Interior of top oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean utensils knife stored between equipment on the front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries and other food items on the walk in cooler floor.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Red beans 117 F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans 117 F holding from 11 am. Manager removed item.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked toasted bread not protected from possible contamination on the cook line. Employee placed a lid over the bread.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bottles of water setting by dish machine.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink has a cleaning pad inside employee hand sink on the front line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in the back area.
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.