MIKE'S CAFE AND OYSTER BAR
17554 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BCH, FL 324132050
License #1302920
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →MIKE'S CAFE AND OYSTER BAR in PANAMA CITY BCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 4 critical, 1 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 14, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- [21-16-4] Clean linens stored in improper location. Bags of linens stored outside. Linens moved inside during inspection.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Secured during inspection.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster cooler: feta 50F, per employee feta in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
- [48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Inside storage room under office. Moved outside during inspection.
- [01B-02-5] 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. Oyster cooler: feta 50F, per employee feta in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steamer station: casserole cream sauce 122F at 3:38pm per employee reheating since 1pm. See stop sale.
- [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Oyster station cooler has sections missing from interior lining.
- [03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steamer station: casserole cream sauce 122F at 3:38pm per employee reheating since 1pm. See stop sale.
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MIKE'S CAFE AND OYSTER BAR has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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