Bayside Cafe
6511 Laird Park Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 · Permanent Food Service · License 1305603
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs stored over slaw and bottled drinks. Operator reorganized items at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Mop in handwashing sink next to register. Operator removed mop at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels in handwashing sink next to register. Operator provided paper towels at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
Earlier inspections 1
A90Routine inspection4 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Kitchen hand wash sink leaks onto floor.
Manager put bucket under sink to catch water
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live around front desk. 2 live in kitchen.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Dish rack stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Manager removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled.
Per manager bottles contain glass cleaner and degreaser. Manager labeled bottles during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.