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Failing Health Score
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GARY'S OYSTER SHACK in PANAMA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 3 critical, 11 major, 17 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 17, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour/dust build up on fry station crash cart and on scale in fry station. Soiled speed rack in walk-in cooler.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottles stored in cook line hand wash sink. Items removed during inspection.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink near ice machine.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Lemons, potatoes, and cabbage stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Items removed from floor at time of inspection.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps under doors to kitchen and dining area.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee spray bottle contains sanitizer.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Iced on crash cart: milk 71F, at 3:30. Per employee item set out at approximately 12:00pm. Voluntarily discarded during inspection. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided template for written plan.
- [53B-13-5] 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.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection.
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