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THE BACK PORCH – BAY

16220 FRONT BEACH RD · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32413

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3320729
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8339979
DBPR license1305297

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines in kitchen with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 5 ceiling tiles missing in upstairs dry storage area.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in the following locations: 11 on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today 1 on floor of dry storage hallway **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed shell plate with no handle in Cajun seasoning and rice used to dispense food. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored in rack with food contact surface up. Manager inverted and put utensils in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored on floor of dry storage area upstairs.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.