Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill & Brew House
1151 Bayview Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 · Permanent Food Service · License 1304274
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 20, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Handwashing sink adjacent hallway to indoor walk in cooler with the presence of food slices. Employee removed food at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Frozen raw shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator opened the faucet and kept the shrimp under running cold water for thawing at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Stacks of plates in counter next to prep area maketable. Operator placed plates in a different area with the appropriate protection.
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
- 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.