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ANGELO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

5 MASHES SANDS RD, Panacea FL 32346 · 850-984-5168

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats436
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7502856
Grade history
JUL 23
JUN 24
APR 25
MAR 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in front prep area 68°
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $500

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019008581Feb 7, 2019Apr 26, 2019$200
6--2019009618Feb 21, 2019Apr 24, 2019$200
6--2019014970Mar 13, 2019Apr 24, 2019$100

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawing process started, still frozen to touch informed operator of proper method for defrost.
Basic/06-09-1
Stored food not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood boxes used to store fish.
Basic/14-06-4
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Meat stored on wire shelf in reachin cooler. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08B-27-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf above cook line.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any of the sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board on the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Fish room and prep area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Fish room
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not identified by common name. Manager place the name on the container.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine level at 10 ppm
High priority/22-49-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over fruit in produce walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in front prep area 68°
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach on sink with fish thawing.
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed several sinks throughout kitchen without hose Bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets and cleaning cloths and food in hand washing sinks throughout kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed all hand sinks in kitchen without paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in multiple areas of the kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in cooks area that is ROP thawing.
Basic/06-09-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current 6/1/2024
Basic/50-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in back kitchen area
Basic/29-18-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed several employees eating and drinking in food prep areas.
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed half smoked cigar, keys and phone in cooks station.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen shrimp stored on the floor in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed fish thawing in seafood prep area sink at room temperature.
Basic/06-06-5
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed green onions being prepped to cut without washing.
Basic/08B-39-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed squid in seafood prep area thawing in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.