Patches Pub and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
58
Score
Patches Pub and Grill has been inspected 18 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Patches Pub and Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
18
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four pieces of grouper and four bags of yellowfin tuna thawed and not removed from their packaging. Kitchen manager threw the fish away at the time of inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sliced bell peppers in the lowboy adjacent to the grill in the cooking line. Worker moved shrimp to the bottom and the bell peppers over it at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance around the nozzles of the soda dispenser located in the outside bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Screen door that leads to the dumpster area from the cooking line with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - 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. Four pieces of grouper and four bags of yellowfin tuna thawed and not removed from their packaging. Kitchen manager threw the fish away at the time of inspection.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in the outside area adjacent from the cooking line.
22-20-5
58
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added out door ice machine and soda dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Per operator, plans mailed in. Has not received a response at time. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added out door ice machine and soda dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects found around kitchen and bar area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Called technician to come service machine and setup 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dish ware. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Nacho chips cooked off for service not covered for protection.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Smoker with grease on ground in back area. **Warning**
28-27-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Southwest ranch located in walk in cooler at 44F and small containers of southwest ranch west ranch at 73F in ice bath at expo station. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Southwest ranch in walk in cooler was 44F made 7-29 and small containers of southwest ranch were at 73F in ice bath but container not submerged in ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle located on expo area not properly stored. Pesticide emitting strip next to drink area. Spoke with general manager and he removed both items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in room with pizza oven had a storage pan in sink. Used for other purposes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added out door ice machine and soda dispenser. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food stored in walk in cooler not stored more than 6 inches from the floor box of shell eggs, soda bottle, and drink machine mix.
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink in food prep area above food cooler.
12B-02-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping on floor in walk in cooler not draining properly. Ice machine in back area leaking condensation. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry in mop sink out side by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Swai fish stored in walk in cooler not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dry wiping cloth used to clean cutting board in kitchen area.
21-10-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Machine out back of kitchen area with no cover.
08B-61-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler by pizza oven.
12B-13-4
19
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Iced on cook line, shrimp 50F, per manager shrimp in location for 3.5 hours. Moved to reach in cooler for cooling, down to 46F in 30 minutes at 4 hour time mark. See stop sale,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Iced on cook line, shrimp 50F, per manager shrimp in location for 3.5 hours. Moved to reach in cooler for cooling, down to 46F in 30 minutes at 4 hour time mark. See stop sale,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and pitchers in outside bar handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
55
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on weekly special menu not identified as raw/undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Consumer advisory added to weekly special menu. No asterisk or other marker on tuna to indicate item is raw. Discussed with manager **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On stool: chicken wings 64F, less than 4 hours. Employee placed chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects observed in hallway area behind outside bar.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on weekly special menu not identified as raw/undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed 4 bartender/servers, 2 cooks. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks behind bar not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in salsa container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on pizza cutting board. Manager discarded drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler latch broken, walk-in cooler door in disrepair/rusted.
14-11-5
47
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Hand wash sink not moved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Operator plus like to move hand wash sink to new location. Plans must be submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Operator states hand wash sink is being installed on the following day. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Sink installed by prep sink. Plans not approved yet. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: No plan review submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Operator working to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: No plans approved at time of callback. Operator states plans were rejected. Resubmitted by following day. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Operator sent application by email. Advised operator to use online application or physical mail. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Hand wash sink not moved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Operator plus like to move hand wash sink to new location. Plans must be submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Operator states hand wash sink is being installed on the following day. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: No plan review submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Operator working to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: No plans approved at time of callback. Operator states plans were rejected. Resubmitted by following day. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: No plan review submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Operator working to complete plan review process. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Hand wash sink not moved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Operator plus like to move hand wash sink to new location. Plans must be submitted and approved. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
82
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza low 1 door: tuna dip 55F, cooked chicken 50F, Cook line cooler: sliced tomatoes 48F, Shredded cheese 48F, All items less than 2 hours per manager, moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed tuna dip 48F, cooked chicken 49F, sliced tomatoes 43F and shredded cheese 43F. All less than 2 hours. Employees moved some items to other coolers and added ice to other items to cool down. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Hand wash sink not moved. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: No plan review submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
70
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza low 1 door: tuna dip 55F, cooked chicken 50F, Cook line cooler: sliced tomatoes 48F, Shredded cheese 48F, All items less than 2 hours per manager, moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under water heater.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of dark residue inside grooves on soda gun nozzle. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unfinished ceiling in walk-in cooler.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, in walk-in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
10-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 1 door pizza cooler and in upright glass door pizza cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opening in wall for sump pump type equipment by A/C unit.
35B-07-4
41
Feb 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Behind ice machine. Gap beneath back door.
35B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Walk-in cooler ceiling not finish or smooth. Walk-in cooler cooler rusted. Screen door made of unfinished wood. Multiple holes in walls in dining area and around bar.
36-37-5
90
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patches Pub and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patches Pub and Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patches Pub and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Patches Pub and Grill.
How does Patches Pub and Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Patches Pub and Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Patches Pub and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Patches Pub and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Patches Pub and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Patches Pub and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patches Pub and Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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