Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PERSIS BIRYANI GRILL

1818 W 23 ST · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3426220
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8678404
DBPR license1305923

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 22, 2024 1:07 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 23, 2024 11:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live on electrical outlet under rice warmers. 1 live inside tin foil box by back door. 2 live on thermometer next to microwave. 4 live around gaskets of reach cooler by prep sink. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate53A-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/ Observed 1 server, 3 cooks with no certified food manager present. Repeat violation from 1-22-24 and 9-14-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by prep sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Intermediate11-26-1

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. 1 cook and one dishwasher with no proof of employee reporting agreement. Employees signed agreement at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Puréed cooked carrot and mango yogurt made 5-20-24, not date marked by 5-22-24.

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 18 dead roaches found in the following locations: approximately 10 behind reach in cooler vent, 7 on dry storage floor around water heater, 1 inside unused reach in cooler by back door. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.