BLUE TOP WAFFLE SHOPPE
2802 THOMAS DRIVE, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 850-628-3275
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Case of shell eggs sitting on rack near dish area, ambient temp 76F, Per manager less than 4 hours, returned to cold storage at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meatloaf over cooked green beans and black eyed peas in triple door upright cooler. Raw shell eggs stored next to cooked meat in triple door upright cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over deli meat in upright cooler next to griddle in cook line.
Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar from bin in dry storage racks.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One CO tank not secured next to soda syrups rack.
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Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label in sugar container in dry storage racks, and salt and pepper in squeeze bottles on cook line.
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham in preparation area reach in cooler. Operator reorganized the items appropriately at the time of inspection. Raw shell eggs and raw salmon over jalapeños. Operator reorganized the items appropriately at the time of inspection.
Cutting board in the prep area soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in prep area blocked with a dirty pan. Removed at the time of inspection.
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. Left a copy.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black eyed peas, tomatoes, greens, Lima beans and corn prepared on Monday, per employee, not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the storage rack adjacent to the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Box of hashbrowns on the floor of the food preparation area.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoops stored above the soiled ice machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of lids stored on the floor in the food preparation area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top rack of the shelves next to the door connecting the prep area with the cooking line. Operator inverted the to go boxes appropriately at the time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin in the prep area, and sugar pitcher in the brewing station.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan of biscuits blocking hand wash sink. Operator moved pan of biscuits.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen prep area. Operator placed hand soap at sink during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance on metal skirt inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue cup in sugar bin. Operator removed cup during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee vape on prep table in back kitchen. Operator moved vape from prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to wall by back door.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bag of onions stored outside hanging from shelf. Operator moved onions inside restaurant for proper storage during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles sitting on the floor. Operator moved bucket of pickles and placed on shelf.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids stored on floor in kitchen prep area.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan stored on handwashing sink. Employee removed pan during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in sugar storage bin with no handle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed mission ceiling tile located over the hot water heater.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink in a Yeti cup on the food prep table beside make table. Employee removed the cup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water in front of ice machine. Employee mopped up standing water.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed full sticky fly trap over the rehydrating hash browns. Employee removed the sticky tape trap.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of dill sliced pickles stored in front of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on side of ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cleared container used for sugar was not labeled. Employee labeled the container.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/food on crock pot lid. Employee cleaned lid at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pan stored on top of hand wash sink. Employee removed pan at time of inspection.
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/ 3 cooks, 2 servers on duty at beginning of inspection. Manager arrived during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired food handler certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor at time of inspection. Employee removed pickles from floor at time of inspection.
Feb 15, 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes then begin putting away clean dishes, no hand wash. Discussed with employee. Employee rewashed hands and dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cook place raw shell eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler. Discussed with cook, cook placed eggs in different location.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Case of shell eggs sitting on rack near dish area, ambient temp 76F, Per manager less than 4 hours, returned to cold storage at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of biscuits stored on top of hand wash sink. Employee removed biscuits.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cook line cutting board. Removed at time of inspection.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on shelf. Ambient temp 78F, no time mark, no written plan. Operator returned eggs to cold storage. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and provided form to operator.
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