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Where to eat/Emerald Coast/State data through Oct. 30, 2026

Restaurant inspections on the Emerald Coast, week by week

In the last 4 weeks on the Emerald Coast, state inspectors ordered 2 emergency closures and required a follow-up visit at 43 more inspections. Source: Florida DBPR inspection records through Oct. 30, 2026.

Week by week

Met inspection standardsFollow-up inspection requiredTemporarily closed by the state

Week of Oct. 26 (31)

  • Follow-up inspection requiredCharlie Corams Place In Bayou George, 6204 Hwy 2301, Panama City Oct. 30 · Complaint Full · Warning Issued · 3 high priority · 3 intermediate · 10 basic violations · License 1305329
  • Follow-up inspection requiredDomino's #8618, 6547 N Highway 231, Panama City Oct. 30 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 1 intermediate · 2 basic violations · License 1305978
  • Follow-up inspection requiredJack's Family Restaurants, 6625 Caroline St, Milton Oct. 30 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 6701709
  • Follow-up inspection requiredMarcos-231, 4613 Lyndsey Crossing, Panama City Oct. 30 · Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended · 1 high priority · 1 basic violations · License 1306098
  • Follow-up inspection requiredSonic Drive-In 3420, 3471 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze Oct. 30 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 1 high priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic violations · License 6701121
  • Follow-up inspection requiredLittle Caesars Lc Bwb Llc, 4550 E Hwy 20 Fl-20, Niceville Oct. 29 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 5603877
  • Follow-up inspection requiredThe Stillery, 15015 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin Oct. 29 · Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended · 2 high priority · 1 intermediate · 1 basic violations · License 5603445 Latest visit, Oct. 30: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredLa K-Feteria, 21301 Panama City Beach Pkwy Unit A, Panama City Beach Oct. 28 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate · 1 basic violations · License 1350432
  • Follow-up inspection requiredMehdis, 13620 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach Oct. 28 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 1305681 Latest visit, Oct. 28: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredPompano Joe's Bay County, 16202 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach Oct. 28 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 1305348
  • Follow-up inspection requiredThe Pointe, 1255 Country Club Rd, Gulf Breeze Oct. 28 · Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended · 1 high priority · 2 basic violations · License 6701419 Latest visit, Oct. 30: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredBayside Resort, A Hilton Vacation Club, 4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City Beach Oct. 27 · Complaint Partial · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 1305733
  • Follow-up inspection requiredComfort Inn & Suites, 2317 Jenks Ave, Panama City Oct. 27 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended · 1 intermediate violation · License 1305268
  • Follow-up inspection requiredAbsolute Thai & Noodles, 2221 S Ferdon Blvd #2203, Crestview Oct. 26 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 2 high priority · 1 basic violations · License 5604186
  • Follow-up inspection requiredKorean Store, 6121 Cherry St, Panama City Oct. 26 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 2 high priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic violations · License 1305889
  • Follow-up inspection requiredVin'tij Food & Wine, 500 Grand Blvd Ste K-100, Miramar Beach Oct. 26 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 7601991
  • Met inspection standardsThe Pointe, 1255 Country Club Rd, Gulf Breeze Oct. 30 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · 1 high priority violation · License 6701419
  • Met inspection standardsThe Stillery, 15015 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin Oct. 30 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5603445
  • Met inspection standardsCjs Harbor Hangout, 385 Harbor Blvd Unit #1, Destin Oct. 29 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5603938
  • Met inspection standardsDavid's Catfish House, 5129 Dogwood Dr, Milton Oct. 29 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 6701336
  • Met inspection standardsLittle Caesars, 4222 Hwy 90, Pace Oct. 29 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 6701005
  • Met inspection standardsThe Yard Milkshake Bar Of Destin, 4419 Commons Dr E Ste 102, Destin Oct. 29 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5604192
  • Met inspection standards5 Stars Hibachi, 626 W 23 St, Panama City Oct. 28 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305129
  • Met inspection standardsHot Heads Burritos, 421 Mary Esther Blvd Ste A, Mary Esther Oct. 28 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5603965
  • Met inspection standardsMehdis, 13620 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach Oct. 28 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305681
  • Met inspection standardsPeppers Mexican Grill And Cantina, 510 John Sims Pkwy W Unit D, Niceville Oct. 28 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5604166
  • Met inspection standardsDon Jose's, 1409 N Us 231 Ste B, Panama City Oct. 27 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305950
  • Met inspection standardsSt. Andrews Slice House, 1127 1/2 Beck Ave, Panama City Oct. 27 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305786
  • Met inspection standardsCowgirl Kitchen, 54 Main St, Rosemary Beach Oct. 26 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 7602007
  • Met inspection standardsThe Spot Tavern, 5271 Stewart St, Milton Oct. 26 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 6701622
  • Met inspection standardsYummy House, 1385 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze Oct. 26 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 6701151

Week of Oct. 19 (17)

  • Temporarily closed by the stateRivero's Street Destin, 130 Marquis Way E Ste 107 & 10, Freeport Oct. 20 · Complaint Partial · Emergency order recommended · 1 intermediate · 2 basic violations · License 7650178 Latest visit, Oct. 21: Emergency Order Callback Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredMonkey Licks, 11840 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach Oct. 23 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 1305749
  • Follow-up inspection requiredThe Spot Tavern, 5271 Stewart St, Milton Oct. 23 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 6701622 Latest visit, Oct. 26: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredAtwell Suites, 225 Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City Beach Oct. 21 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 1305194
  • Follow-up inspection requiredCanopy Road Cafe, 4785 E County Hwy 30A Bldg 5, Santa Rosa Beach Oct. 21 · Complaint Full · Warning Issued · 1 intermediate · 2 basic violations · License 7602352 Latest visit, Oct. 21: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredCaptain D's 3780, 225 W 23 St, Panama City Oct. 20 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate · 2 basic violations · License 1302572
  • Follow-up inspection requiredFish On, 791 Harbor Blvd, Destin Oct. 20 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 5603697
  • Follow-up inspection requiredJimmy John's 2134, 983 Hwy 98 E, Destin Oct. 20 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended · 2 intermediate violations · License 5603971
  • Follow-up inspection requiredPb&J Bistro And Cafã?, 120 Partin Drive N, Niceville Oct. 20 · Complaint Full · Warning Issued · 2 high priority · 2 basic violations · License 5603801 Latest visit, Oct. 21: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredWendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, 1022 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville Oct. 20 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 5603146
  • Met inspection standardsSlim Chickens, 2915 Hwy 77 S, Lynn Haven Oct. 23 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305905
  • Met inspection standardsThe Country Gym, 5198 Willing St, Milton Oct. 23 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 6701659
  • Met inspection standardsCanopy Road Cafe, 4785 E County Hwy 30A Bldg 5, Santa Rosa Beach Oct. 21 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 7602352
  • Met inspection standardsPb&J Bistro And Cafã?, 120 Partin Drive N, Niceville Oct. 21 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5603801
  • Met inspection standardsRivero's Street Destin, 130 Marquis Way E Ste 107 & 10, Freeport Oct. 21 · Complaint Partial · Emergency Order Callback Complied · No violations recorded · License 7650178
  • Met inspection standardsWaffle House 1953, 22913 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach Oct. 20 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305475
  • Met inspection standardsThe Back Porch- Destin, 1740 Scenic Hwy 98 East, Destin Oct. 19 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · 1 high priority · 1 intermediate violations · License 5601241 Latest visit, Oct. 30: Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Week of Oct. 12 (8)

  • Follow-up inspection requiredHoliday Inn Express & Suites Destin-Miramar Beach, 10861 Highway 98 W, Miramar Beach Oct. 16 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 2 intermediate violations · License 7601941
  • Follow-up inspection requiredThe Back Porch- Destin, 1740 Scenic Hwy 98 East, Destin Oct. 16 · Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended · 2 high priority · 2 intermediate · 9 basic violations · License 5601241 Latest visit, Oct. 30: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Follow-up inspection requiredYummy House, 1385 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze Oct. 16 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 2 high priority · 1 intermediate violations · License 6701151 Latest visit, Oct. 26: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredWs Crab House, 5029 Hwy 22, Panama City Oct. 15 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 1 high priority · 6 intermediate · 3 basic violations · License 1306038
  • Follow-up inspection requiredYummy House, 1385 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze Oct. 15 · Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended · 2 high priority · 3 intermediate · 2 basic violations · License 6701151 Latest visit, Oct. 26: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredLittle Caesars, 251 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther Oct. 12 · Complaint Full · Warning Issued · 3 high priority violations · License 5603173 Latest visit, Oct. 13: Call Back - Complied
  • Met inspection standardsDa' Matteo Ristorante Pizzeria, 3176 Hwy 98 W, Mary Esther Oct. 15 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5604148
  • Met inspection standardsLittle Caesars, 251 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther Oct. 13 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5603173

Week of Oct. 5 (25)

  • Temporarily closed by the statePanhandlers, 3008 Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach Oct. 6 · Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended · 2 high priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic violations · License 7601891 Latest visit, Oct. 8: Emergency Order Callback Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredAmerican House Bluewater Bay, 4595 East Hwy 20, Niceville Oct. 8 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 2 intermediate violations · License 5604035
  • Follow-up inspection requiredBurger King #8645, 4120 Hwy 90, Pace Oct. 8 · Complaint Partial · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended · 4 basic violations · License 6701061
  • Follow-up inspection requiredJust Jump Trampoline Park, 11220 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach Oct. 8 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 1305975
  • Follow-up inspection requiredThai Hut Garden 2, 8137 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre Oct. 8 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 1 high priority · 1 intermediate violations · License 6701589
  • Follow-up inspection requiredBamboo Sushi Bar And Hibachi, 9 Eglin Pkwy Ne, Fort Walton Beach Oct. 7 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 1 high priority · 3 intermediate violations · License 5603856
  • Follow-up inspection requiredBurger King #8645, 4120 Hwy 90, Pace Oct. 7 · Complaint Partial · Administrative complaint recommended · 4 basic violations · License 6701061 Latest visit, Oct. 8: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Follow-up inspection requiredDragon Bowl Sushi & Asian Fusion, 626 W 23 St, Panama City Oct. 7 · Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended · 6 high priority · 8 intermediate · 5 basic violations · License 1305904 Latest visit, Oct. 8: Call Back - Complied
  • Follow-up inspection requiredGulf Coast Garage, 6820 Caroline St, Milton Oct. 7 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 2 intermediate violations · License 6701284
  • Follow-up inspection requiredPollo Asado Angeles, 19323 Us Hwy 331 S, Freeport Oct. 7 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 1 intermediate violation · License 7650184
  • Follow-up inspection requiredTaste Of Color, 2805 N East Ave, Panama City Oct. 6 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 3 intermediate · 1 basic violations · License 1350262
  • Follow-up inspection requiredWaffle House 1491, 7000 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach Oct. 6 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 1 high priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic violations · License 1304919
  • Follow-up inspection requiredWaffle House 1953, 22913 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach Oct. 6 · Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 6 high priority · 2 basic violations · License 1305475 Latest visit, Oct. 20: Call Back - Complied
  • Met inspection standardsBeef O'brady'S, 11226 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach Oct. 8 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305809
  • Met inspection standardsBoardwalk Beach Hotel And Convention Center, 9400 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach Oct. 8 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1300759
  • Met inspection standardsDragon Bowl Sushi & Asian Fusion, 626 W 23 St, Panama City Oct. 8 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · 2 intermediate violations · License 1305904
  • Met inspection standardsPanhandlers, 3008 Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach Oct. 8 · Routine - Food · Emergency Order Callback Complied · No violations recorded · License 7601891
  • Met inspection standardsSpringhill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront, 12513 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach Oct. 8 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305821
  • Met inspection standardsFatboys Juicy Beef & Tasty Bird, 1548 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville Oct. 7 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 5604109
  • Met inspection standardsFatboys, 300 W 23 St, Panama City Oct. 6 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1305866
  • Met inspection standardsMilly's Cafe, 328 Us Hwy 90 W, Defuniak Springs Oct. 6 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 7602404
  • Met inspection standardsPatches Pub And Grill, 4723 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach Oct. 6 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1304205
  • Met inspection standardsSiam Thai Kitchen Llc, 2078 Us 98 W Ste 104, Santa Rosa Beach Oct. 6 · Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 7602123
  • Met inspection standardsWhataburger #763, 4983 Hwy 90, Pace Oct. 6 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 6701274
  • Met inspection standardsMcguires Irish Pub Of Panama City Beach, 17290 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach Oct. 5 · Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied · No violations recorded · License 1306062

Source: Florida DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, inspection records from July 1, 2026 to Oct. 30, 2026. Results and groups use the state's own wording. Full reports: DBPR license and inspection search (search the license number).

A follow-up result does not mean a place is unsafe today: it means the state inspector will come back to check the fixes. We list every result, sponsored or not, exactly as the state recorded it.

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Questions

What does "Met inspection standards" mean?

It is how Florida DBPR groups an inspection where sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit ("Inspection Completed - No Further Action"), or a return visit that found earlier violations corrected ("Call Back - Complied").

What does "Warning issued" mean?

Florida DBPR says sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future. It is a follow-up, not a closure: the place can stay open while it fixes the violations.

When does the state close a restaurant?

An "Emergency order recommended" result means the inspector found conditions that endanger the health and safety of the public, requiring immediate closure until violations are corrected. When a return visit finds them fixed, DBPR records "Emergency Order Callback Complied" and the place can reopen.

What are high priority, intermediate and basic violations?

They are the three levels Florida inspectors use, from the most serious for food safety (high priority) to basic. We show the count of each from the state record; the full list of what was found is in the official report.

How do I see the full inspection report?

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