Panama City Beach, Bay County

HARPOON HARRY'S

12627 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Apr 23, 2026
City
Panama City Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24535257

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup around nozzles in soda machine adjacent to wine walk in cooler. Manager cleaned area at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24535254

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé portion cup used to dispense pepper. Operator removed cup from container at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24535256

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Rusty fan guards in wine walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 24535252

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees wearing smart eating in cooking line.

13-07-4

Detail 24535258

Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing smart watches. Watches removed at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24535255

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in salad station and outside bar area. Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 24535253

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to handwashing sink adjacent to dry storage area.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 24386443

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry counter: milk/egg wash 50F at 2:25, per employee item on counter since 10:00am. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24386434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry counter: milk/egg wash 50F at 2:25, per employee item on counter since 10:00am. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 24386437

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up around soda nozzles in server station. Manager cleaned area at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24386439

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four cooks and three servers/bartenders. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24386440

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine, behind steamer, and over server station table. Rusty fan guards in wine walk-in cooler.

32-12-6

Detail 24386442

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 3 stalls missing covers in women's room. Manager obtained covered receptacles. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24386444

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in hot hold sham over mashed potatoes. Employee food removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24386436

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk-in freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 24386435

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24386433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on exterior of storm pourers at outside bar. Manager discarded bottles at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24386438

Basic - Standing water in bottom of expo, salad, and outside bar reach-in-coolers.

08B-17-4

Detail 24386441

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over washed asparagus. Unwashed blueberries and raspberries stored over cut strawberries.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 23679784

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oyster bar area,observed ice bucket in the employee hand sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23679783

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

31B-03-4

Detail 23679780

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

51-11-4

Detail 23679779

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,in the oyster bar area.

40-06-5

Detail 23679786

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table on the cook line. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23679782

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 23679785

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 23679781

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.

Aug 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08B-56-4

Detail 23032718

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed cut lemons and tequila bottle stored in drink ice at outside bar. Manager had employee melt ice. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23032715

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut fruit and tequila bottle stored in ice bin at outside bar.

03A-02-5

Detail 23032717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 45F on fry cook line. Manager states 2 hours and added ice bag to top of shrimp to bring temp down. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23032714

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained date process to manager.

53B-13-5

Detail 23032719

Intermediate - 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.

36-34-5

Detail 23032721

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with build up of debris over cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 23032716

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone sitting on towels used for kitchen. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 23032720

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun with no hose or holster at outside bar.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22647639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 52F out for 2 hours. Manager had employee add ice to top of shrimp in ziploc bag. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 22647633

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

16-62-1

Detail 22647637

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 22647635

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed two employees without employee food training or proof of illness form.

53B-13-5

Detail 22647638

Intermediate - 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.

16-46-4

Detail 22647634

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean cambros and pans with old labels. Manager had employee remove all old labels m Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22647636

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored with food side up.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 22442717

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles behind the bar. Bartender labeled both bottles with marker. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22442719

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 22442718

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can in ladies room with no lid. Manager found lid and placed on garbage can in ladies room. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22442720

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in prep area on counter. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22442721

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed gloves stored in kitchen under bug zapper. Manager moved gloves. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-01-5

Detail 21746726

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic soufflé cups stored in Parmesan cheese and scallions. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21746725

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer not at proper strength in two buckets in kitchen. Manager changed out buckets to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21390117

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef round over 2 containers of sauce. Manager put beef round on bottom. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21390118

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes stored on top shelf of kitchen with no protection and not inverted.

14-09-4

Detail 21390115

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table with deep grooves and not cleanable. Manager removed cutting board. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21390116

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21390119

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bowl in cooked pasta container for portioning. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21390114

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of chips on top shelf of kitchen not covered. Manager added top to container. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-14-5

Detail 20921163

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20921159

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in pasta used as scoop. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20921160

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area next to can rack.

08B-38-4

Detail 20921161

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crab legs stored in walk in freezer floor.

10-08-5

Detail 20921162

Basic - Ice scoop in contact with ice. Observed a cup used as ice scoop. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 20921164

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun hose missing at outside bar. Manager called Pepsi company. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

09-19-5

Detail 20571081

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked pasta noodles and place in storage container.

22-02-4

Detail 20571080

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles with mold like substance. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20571079

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse food preparation counter in kitchen.

29-19-4

Detail 20571082

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain in prep area of kitchen not draining.

22-37-4

Detail 20571078

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed red potatoes being cleaned in three-compartment sink without being sanitized. Employee moved to prep sink. Corrected On-Site