BIG MAMAS ON THE BAYOU
620 W BEACH DR, Panama City FL 32401 · 850 784 6009
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found in the following locations; two in the cabinet underneath the soda machine in the prep area, approximately four in the ware washing area, and approximately two in the counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019008656 | Feb 13, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator appropriately reorganized items at the time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in cook line soiled with dust/debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes and single serving bowls in cook line, and aluminum pans next to drink machine in kitchen area not appropriately inverted or covered. Operator inverted items and appropriately stored them at the time of inspection.
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found in the following locations; two in the cabinet underneath the soda machine in the prep area, approximately four in the ware washing area, and approximately two in the counter area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded beef over sausage gravy and cooked potatoes in the lowboy in the cooking line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle containing window cleaner, per operator, not labeled behind the counter. Operator labeled at the time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle in the sugar bin at the drink station close to dining area.
Dead roaches on premises. One in the cabinet underneath the soda machine in the prep area, one underneath the pink pot and pan detergent storage, and one in a glue trap in the cabinet underneath the drink station close to the dining area. Operator cleaned the areas stated at the time of inspection.
Ice buildup around the door in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup in Lima beans container with handle touching the food item.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bags of white bread stored in boxes that originally contained raw short ribs and fresh pork.
Rotten wood in the cabinet underneath the soda machine in the prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Both faucets in three compartment sink at the ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin in prep area not labeled.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. T shirt bags used to store corn bread in the walk in cooler.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust in the drying dish rack. Rust in the back panel of the drink machine adjacent to the ware washing area.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Presence of gas cans at the back door. Presence of a caulk gun on the drying rack in the ware washing area, it was removed by Manager during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In the ice machine located outside of the kitchen, in the storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls and door in the walk in cooler have presence of rust.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the ice bin located in the area adjacent to the ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to the dish washing area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bread bags stored inside of boxes that were initially storing raw ground beef and fresh pork.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Presence of hammer and a screwdriver on the walk in freezer door.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Presence of a broken reach in cooler behind the counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust in the kitchen walls.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in the wait station didn't have a label. It was fixed by worker during inspection.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat lamp hot holding: mashed potatoes 120F, per manager potatoes made approximately 20 minutes prior. Moved to oven for reheating at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near ovens. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Cutting board by toasters has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of toasters on cook line soiled.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line. Manager unclogged sink during inspection.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Build up of grease/residue on men's room door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in some of the women's bathroom stalls.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In server station and kitchen ice bins. Employees removed scoops at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris on speed rack in walkin cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak in prep sink faucet.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low cook line reach in: sausage gravy 47F, per operator cooling since over night. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low cook line reach in: sausage gravy 47F, per operator cooling since over night. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over orange juice, milk, lemons, cabbage. Eggs moved at time of inspection.
Dish machine out of detergent. Employee connected new detergent to machine at time of inspection.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket inverted at time of inspection.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dish machine out of soap. New soap container hooked up to machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on back side of walk-in cooler handle. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By cook line handwash sink, on door frame to cook line.
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