Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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8817 FRONT BEACH ROAD · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1278876
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8337735
DBPR license1350329

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in grocery bags with no barrier between product and bag.

#2High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license dated June 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#3Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan in hand wash sink. Employee removed pan. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#6Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink or hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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