Sharkys Beachfront Restaurant

15201 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 · Permanent Food Service · License 1303666

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic
    -15
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitJul 21, 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.

    8 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Sauté: roasted red bell peppers 54°F, garlic butter 44°F, placed in freezer for rapid chilling during inspection and items down to 41°F.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Tested at over 500ppm. Corrected to 200ppm.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

      Multiple tags and bundles of tags unmarked in oyster shucking station

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Fish thawing in dry area hand wash sink. Manager removed fish at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a prohibited area.

      Jugs of hot sauce stored under pile of oyster tags.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Exterior of tortilla chip bins soiled. Rust/torn plastic on exterior of salad area ice machine.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

      Salad bowls stored next to hand wash sink in salad station.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in outside oyster walk-in cooler.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Chemicals and toxic substances1