Uptown Raw Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Uptown Raw Bar and Grill has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Port St. Joe restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line. Paper towels were placed in to the drying device. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,by the employee hand sink.
41-17-4
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. Tuna. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
82
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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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. Tuna. Cook removed items from their packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
95
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Texas toast bread on the floor in the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of crab legs not covered inside the reach in freezer in the back prep area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker on the cook line. Observed a salt container not labeled back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Serving cup inside the salt container back prep area.
14-01-5
78
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,by the dish machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of hamburger bones on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Knife stored between equipment next to the toaster.
24-14-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator in the back prep area.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,flats top grill and burner stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season containers on the cook line.
02D-01-5
50
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe single serving cup inside the diced eggs.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils knife stored between equipment and wall. Front line.
24-14-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top soiled surface between uses,ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of top oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean utensils knife stored between equipment on the front line.
24-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries and other food items on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink has a cleaning pad inside employee hand sink on the front line.
31A-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in the back area.
05-09-4
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.
06-09-1
67
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
90
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uptown Raw Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uptown Raw Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uptown Raw Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uptown Raw Bar and Grill.
How does Uptown Raw Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?
Uptown Raw Bar and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port St. Joe average of 84.
Has Uptown Raw Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uptown Raw Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uptown Raw Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Uptown Raw Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uptown Raw Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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