HAMMERHEAD FRED'S

8752 Thomas Drive
Florida, 32408
Bay County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779962

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket and shucking glove stored in and over hand wash sink at oyster bar. Employee removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824483

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820195

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flat top cooler drawer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flat top cooler drawer gaskets. Butane bottle on grill station soiled, cleaned at time of inspection.
  • 55-01-4:Basic - Observed arts and entertainment fee on bill. Fee is not disclosed on menu. Service charge must be printed on menu and bill. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to prep area and exterior door to bar walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken on grill area make table 52F, mahi in flat top cooler drawers 47F, per manager items in coolers approximately 2 hours. Manager moved chicken to freezer for rapid cooling, placed ice on mahi. New temperatures: chicken 41F, mahi 39F. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 grill cook at oyster bar hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502756

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board in grill area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on grill cooler in disrepair.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Plastic Oyster forks in expo area not inverted.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Vents over back door by dish machine soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawers: mahi44F, redfish 44F, shrimp 45F, less than 2 hours. Items iced at time of inspection. New temps after 1 hour redfish 38F, mahi 36F, shrimp 40F, Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378790

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up under freezer fans. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. sandwich plating station: cheddar cheese 46F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich plating station: cheddar cheese 46F, per manager over night, see stop sale.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of oyster bar hand wash sink. Manager moved cart at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site