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K POT BBQ & BAR

7715 FRONT BEACH RD · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3627722
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10923646
DBPR license1306067

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over lemons and cut onions. Employees moved items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority01B-02-5

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. Kim chi 48F/50F in walk-in cooler. Per person in charge at time of inspection, Kim chi fermented at room temperature for 3 days before being transferred to walkin cooler. See stop-sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kim chi 48F/50F in walk-in cooler. Per person in charge at time of inspection, Kim chi fermented at room temperature for 3 days before being transferred to walkin cooler. See stop-sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate03G-46-2

Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Kim chi made from chopped cabbage, fermented at room temperature. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53A-05-6

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/. 4 cooks and 2 servers on duty at time of inspection. Manager arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, making Kim chi with chopped cabbage, fermented at room temperature, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

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. 4 cooks, no proof of food handler training.

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee, bottles contain degreaser and chlorine sanitizer. Employee labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

#2Basic36-52-4

Basic – Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unfinished wood shelves in dry storage area outside walkin cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.