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BOARDWALK BEACH HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER

9400 S THOMAS DR, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · (850)234-6511

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats450
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1300759
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese Sauce dated 4-12-25, Chili Sauce dated 3-19-25. See stop sale.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cream cheese marked 5-3 through 5-17. Manager corrected date at time of inspection.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in breakfast area stored in dirty scoop holster. Items sent to dish area to be washed.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance inside ice scoop holster. Sent to dish area to be washed.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler not labeled. Per operator tomatoes were cut yesterday morning. Operator placed label with date and identification on container.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of produce stored on the floor in walk in cooler 1. Operator placed boxes of produce on shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in front freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of uncooked macaroni on top of oven. Operator discarded bag of macaroni.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese Sauce dated 4-12-25, Chili Sauce dated 3-19-25. See stop sale.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler milk 49F, hotdog 49F, Sausage 54F, Burger patties 52F, Cooked eggs 52F, Sliced Turkey 53F, Roast Beef 50F, Ham 54F, Cooked chicken breast 52F, sliced tomatoes 48F, mozzarella cheese 49F, Swiss cheese 52F. Per person in charge items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Stop sale issued on ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese Sauce dated 4-12-25, Chili Sauce dated 3-19-25
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler milk 49F, hotdog 49F, Sausage 54F, Burger patties 52F, Cooked eggs 52F, Sliced Turkey 53F, Roast Beef 50F, Ham 54F, Cooked chicken breast 52F, sliced tomatoes 48F, mozzarella cheese 49F, Swiss cheese 52F. Per person in charge items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pot with water in grill area hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature 73F at front counter and kitchen. Hot turned on at time of inspection, temperature of 100F, at front counter and 106F, in kitchen.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen area and front counter.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash cans in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside on hot water faucet in covered walkway.
High priority/29-42-4
Dirty water at bottom of ice scoop holster. Manager sent scoop and holster to dish pit for washing.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machines.
Basic/36-22-4
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Manager placed tank outside.
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 21, 2024Inspection 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Machine primed and tested at 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table cooler: ham 54F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced Swiss 55F, Turkey 54F, cut tomatoes 51F, roast beef 52F, shredded cabbage 55F, All items on unit over night per manager. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Sliced cheese 51F, over night per manager. All other foods held in walk-in. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table cooler: ham 54F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced Swiss 55F, Turkey 54F, cut tomatoes 51F, roast beef 52F, shredded cabbage 55F, All items on unit over night per manager. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Sliced cheese 51F, over night per manager. Cooler placed out of service All other foods held in walk-in. Time Extended
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table cooler: ham 54F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced Swiss 55F, Turkey 54F, cut tomatoes 51F, roast beef 52F, shredded cabbage 55F, All items on unit over night per manager. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table cooler: ham 54F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced Swiss 55F, Turkey 54F, cut tomatoes 51F, roast beef 52F, shredded cabbage 55F, All items on unit over night per manager. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior doors to bar area.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance growing on speed rack. Speed rack removed at time of inspection and cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Burgers in walk-in freezer. Covered at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.