Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE LOCAL CAFE

401 E 23 ST UNIT I · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375987
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8450281
DBPR license1305976

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork ribs and raw chicken stored over bbq sauce and butter. Operator moved raw items to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow prevention needed between splitter and green water hose.

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Diced ham from 2/12 not date marked by 2/15. Employee marked item at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for operator Greg Cash. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-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. Observed 1 server hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided form to operator. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-01-4

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

#2Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. By front counter hand wash sink. Operator put trash can by sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Out side of walk-in cooler door around handle.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.