GULF COAST BURGER COMPANY
10031 HUTCHISON BLVD · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32407
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 10 ppm. Manager primed machine, tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – 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. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bag of sausage in walk-in cooler not dated. Pan of chili not dated with correct date. Items marked with dates at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of train8ng for McKenzie.
Basic 11
06-09-1Basic – 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. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager discarded drink and discussed with employee. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly per operator. Not currently in use.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Lemons and limes stored under paper towels by kitchen hand wash sink. Manager moved items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag on onions and bucket of cream cheese icing on floor in walk-in cooler.. Items removed from floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper observed over prep table and shelf with condiments.
38-04-4Basic – No light in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fan in glass door reach in cooler.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to hand wash sink behind bar in disrepair. Per manager hand wash sink currently not being utilized due to leaking pipe. Cold water knob not working at kitchen hand wash sink.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Candy coated jars with no over head protection. Manager placed pan over jar. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:48 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.