Uptown Raw Bar and Grill

411 Reid Ave, Port St Joe, FL 32456 · Permanent Food Service · License 3300798

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 5 complaint inspection
1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (2 repeats)
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Nov52026

Complaint inspection

12 violations found

First visitNov 5, 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.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  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. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, at dish pit hand wash sink
  Repeat violation
Basic10
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
  Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Inside of grill drawers soiled.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Speed rack and sheet pans in walk-in cooler soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Plastic cups in dispenser near beer taps not inverted or protected.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Under grill reach in drawers.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Dumpster rusted out near bottom.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  Bug zapper over packs of water and soda near dish pit.
  Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  Back door to kitchen.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Hole in wall by stairs to office. Railing loose. Flooring in disrepair in walk-in cooler, floor panels loose/bulging.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by grill.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug52026A90Routine inspection5 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitAug 5, 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.
5 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Case of all purpose and floor cleaner stored over a box of wine. Operator appropriately reorganized items at the time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
  Broken soap dispenser in handwashing sink next to warewashing area. Operator placed an order for a new dispenser.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Easton and Courtney expired 05/2026.
Basic2
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Walk in cooler's floor soiled with food debris and standing water. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust/debris.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of oyster station maketable.
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

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.