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GENE'S OYSTER BAR

GENE'S OYSTER BAR located in PANAMA CITY has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 4.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

302 Sherman Avenue
Panama City, Florida, 32401
Bay County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924657

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the new addition add to the old building there was 32 more seats added. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. Observed establishment add a new seating and bar area. Observed walk in cooler was moved from its original location and moved to a different area. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798745

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled back employee sink.

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833263

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Grouper.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640699

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788953

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8574240

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer Lowe 1-21-19. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box setting inside employee hand sink in the back kitchen area.