Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE BISTRO SOUTHERN CAFETERIA

2900 E 5 ST · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32401

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479126
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790123
DBPR license1305742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate16-37-1

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

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling in the back area shows water damage and in disrepair.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair,on the front line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the kitchen floor.

#4Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning, back storage and prep area.

#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and cooking equipment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.